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How to get fromLorton Station (VRE) to Princeton Junctionby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway

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

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  1. Train via Philadelphia

    best
    1. Take the train from 2 to Leadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 48m
    $59–126

  2. Drive 199.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lorton Station (VRE) to Princeton Junctioncar car 199.2 mi
    3h 43m
    $37–53

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    7h 24m
    $38–74

  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
    4h 48m
    $930–1,743

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 55m
    $63–137

  6. Line 371 bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lorton Station Blvd and Percy Simms Dr to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    5h 39m
    $105–736

  7. Line 371 bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lorton Station Blvd and Percy Simms Dr to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DCA - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    5h 30m
    $921–2,549

  8. Line 371 bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lorton Station Blvd and Percy Simms Dr to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus bus
    2. Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IAD - EWR
    4. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    5h 45m
    $470–1,543

  9. Line 371 bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lorton Station Blvd and Percy Simms Dr to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 39m
    $101–690

Lorton Station (VRE) to Princeton Junction by foot, bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Lorton Station (VRE), VA, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Lorton Station (VRE) to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station via 2, Lead, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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