There are 7 ways to get from New Carrollton to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Trentontrain Palmetto / ...
4h 17m$40–112Drive 171.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Carrollton to Princetoncar 171.9 mi
3h 11m$32–46Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
6h 50m$36–64Fly 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 51m$933–1,651Fly 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 46m$102–744Fly 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 34m$923–1,657Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, 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 36m$471–1,548
New Carrollton to Princeton by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Carrollton to Princeton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from New Carrollton to Princeton is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from New Carrollton to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Lamont Dr+Carrollton Pkwy 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 50m.
No, there is no direct train from New Carrollton station to Princeton. However, there are services departing from New Carrollton Amtrak Station and arriving at Princeton via Trenton Transit Center and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between New Carrollton and Princeton is 173 miles. The road distance is 172.9 miles.
The best way to get from New Carrollton to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from New Carrollton to Princeton, including transfers.
New Carrollton to Princeton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
New Carrollton to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from New Carrollton to Princeton is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between New Carrollton, MD, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Trenton every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick twice daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 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
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- 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
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
New Carrollton to Princeton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
New Carrollton to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Trenton station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Carrollton to Princeton is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from New Carrollton to Princeton.
There are 163+ hotels available in Princeton.