What is the cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Princeton?

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Princeton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Princeton?

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Princeton is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $26 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Princeton?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC station to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Albany St & Spring St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Washington, DC and Princeton?

No, there is no direct train from Washington, DC station to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Princeton via Trenton Transit Center and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Washington, DC to Princeton?

The distance between Washington, DC and Princeton is 180 miles. The road distance is 181.5 miles.

How do I travel from Washington, DC to Princeton without a car?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $26 - $470.

How long does it take to get from Washington, DC to Princeton?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Washington, DC to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Princeton bus from?

Washington, DC to Princeton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Princeton train from?

Washington, DC to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Washington, DC to Princeton?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Princeton is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $26 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Washington, DC to Princeton bus arrive?

Washington, DC to Princeton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.

Where does the Washington, DC to Princeton train arrive?

Washington, DC to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Trenton station.

Can I drive from Washington, DC to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Princeton is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Washington, DC to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 153+ hotels available in Princeton.

Washington, DC to Princeton - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Washington, DC to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain Northeast Regional
3h 17m
$26–463
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
5h 10m
$35–51
Drive 180.4 mi
1. Drive from Washington, DC to Princetoncar 180.4 mi
3h 22m
$33–48
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 DCA - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
4h 21m
$91–490
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Philadelphiabus Washington
2. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Trentontrain Tre
6h 46m
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 12m
$81–593
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
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
4h 51m
$231–514
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 DCA - JFK
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 3m
$86–536
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
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane IAD - LNS
3. Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Princetoncar
5h 5m
$243–449
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 DCA - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 11m
$86–826

Washington, DC to Princeton by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 178.7 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Princeton, 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 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick 4 times a day. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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