There are 9 ways to get from Chevy Chase to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain Carolinian / ...
3h 45m$99–156Drive 179.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chevy Chase to Princeton Junctioncar 179.4 mi
3h 14m$33–48Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
5h 37m$42–66Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- 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
4h 21m$933–1,747Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 11m$107–740Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 5m$923–1,853Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 1m$473–1,746Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 11m$981–1,355Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 48m$981–1,254
Chevy Chase to Princeton Junction by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chevy Chase to Princeton Junction is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chevy Chase to Princeton Junction is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chevy Chase to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from East-West Hwy+Brookville Rd and arriving at New Brunswick via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Chevy Chase to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Princeton Jct. via Washington Union Station and Trenton Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Chevy Chase and Princeton Junction is 185 miles. The road distance is 180.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chevy Chase to Princeton Junction without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Chevy Chase to Princeton Junction, including transfers.
Chevy Chase to Princeton Junction bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Chevy Chase to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Chevy Chase to Princeton Junction is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $95 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Chevy Chase, MD, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $21–27
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $21–27
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chevy Chase to Princeton Junction bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Chevy Chase to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Trenton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chevy Chase to Princeton Junction is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Chevy Chase to Princeton Junction.
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