There are 4 ways to get from Maryland to Princeton University by train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Trentontrain Carolinian / ...
2h 35m$78–127Drive 142.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore to Princeton Universitycar 142.8 mi
2h 38m$26–37Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National 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 55m$934–1,453Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, 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 16m$414–1,052
Maryland to Princeton University by train and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maryland to Princeton University is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Maryland to Princeton University is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $75 - $130.
No, there is no direct train from Maryland station to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Princeton via Trenton Transit Center and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Maryland and Princeton University is 140 miles. The road distance is 143.7 miles.
The best way to get from Maryland to Princeton University without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Maryland to Princeton University, including transfers.
Maryland to Princeton University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
Maryland to Princeton University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Trenton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maryland to Princeton University is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Maryland to Princeton University.
There are 154+ hotels available in Princeton University.
What companies run services between Maryland, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 1h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- 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
- $35–270
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- 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 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
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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