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How to get fromWashington, DC to Princetonby train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train (Amtrak) or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Washington, DC to Princeton by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or subway

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  1. Train, line 606 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave to Nassau St At S Tulane Stbus bus 606
    3h 35m
    $51–112

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    5h 10m
    $32–52

  3. Drive 180.4 mi

    1. Drive from Washington, DC to Princetoncar car 180.4 mi
    3h 22m
    $33–48

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport 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 20m
    $86–470

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 53m
    $53–120

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Union Station to Philadelphiabus bus Washington
    2. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Trentontrain train Tre
    6h 46m
    $38–86

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport 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 9m
    $81–593

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IAD - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    4h 57m
    $261–604

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport 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 9m
    $76–476

  10. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lancaster, drive

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane plane IAD - LNS
    3. Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Princetoncar car
    5h 5m
    $93–449

  11. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 15m
    $91–646

Washington, DC to Princeton by train and bus

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick 4 times a day. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Princeton via 30th Street Station, Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 3h 53m.

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