There are 10 ways to get from College Park to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain Carolinian / ...
4h 3m$48–120Bus via Philadelphia
cheapest- Take the bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0325S
- Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
9h 10m$29–65Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
6h 46m$37–65Drive 173.4 mi
- Drive from College Park to Princetoncar 173.4 mi
3h 14m$32–46Fly 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 32m$934–1,650Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Trentontrain Palmetto / ...
4h 20m$46–112Fly 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 23m$103–743Fly 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 16m$924–1,656Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, 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 18m$582–1,549Fly 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 18m$972–1,344
College Park to Princeton by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from College Park to Princeton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from College Park to Princeton is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from College Park to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Av+Hartwick Rd and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Washington Union Station and Albany St & Spring St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from College Park to Princeton. However, there are services departing from College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform and arriving at Princeton via Fort Totten, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Trenton Transit Center and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between College Park and Princeton is 187 miles. The road distance is 174.4 miles.
The best way to get from College Park to Princeton without a car is to train via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform which takes 4h 3m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from College Park to Princeton, including transfers.
College Park to Princeton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
College Park to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from College Park to Princeton is to train via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform which takes 4h 3m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between College Park, MD, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick twice daily. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
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
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
College Park to Princeton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
College Park to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Trenton station.
Yes, the driving distance between College Park to Princeton is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from College Park to Princeton.
There are 160+ hotels available in Princeton.