There are 5 ways to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Princeton by train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trentontrain Crescent / ...
4h$50–113Drive 151.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Princetoncar 151.8 mi
2h 50m$28–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Princeton151.8 mi
2h 50mFly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BWI - ISP
- Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 17m$74–423Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 17m$933–2,302
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Princeton by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Princeton is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Princeton is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Princeton. However, there are services departing from BWI Thurgood Marshall and arriving at Princeton via Trenton Transit Center and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Princeton is 152 miles. The road distance is 152.7 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Princeton, including transfers.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from BWI Thurgood Marshall station.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Trenton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Princeton is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Princeton.
There are 163+ hotels available in Princeton.
What companies run services between Baltimore Airport (BWI), USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $20–28
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Princeton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Princeton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.