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How to get fromSilver Spring to Princeton Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Silver Spring to Princeton University by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 11m
    $51–129

  2. Drive 176.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Silver Spring to Princeton Universitycar car 176.3 mi
    3h 12m
    $33–47

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus bus Washington
    2. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Trentontrain train Tre
    6h 27m
    $35–72

  4. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    4h 38m
    $91–481

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    6h 33m
    $34–57

  6. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    5h 26m
    $91–594

  7. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DCA - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    5h 15m
    $87–517

Silver Spring to Princeton University by subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $23–270 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Amtrak also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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