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

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington, DC to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2h 37m
    $24–270

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    4h 10m
    $34–239

  3. Drive 179.9 mi

    1. Drive from Washington, DC to Princeton Junctioncar car 179.9 mi
    3h 19m
    $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
    3h 57m
    $94–501

  5. Train via Trenton Transit Center (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain train Northeast Regional
    2h 55m
    $24–454

  6. 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
    4h 54m
    $79–534

  7. 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
    4h 41m
    $94–597

  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 37m
    $229–495

  9. 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
    4h 45m
    $89–817

Washington, DC to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak)

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–270 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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