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How to get fromPrinceton Junction Station to Washingtonby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Princeton Junction Station to Washington by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2h 39m
    $95–150

  2. Drive  180.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton Junction Station to Washingtoncar car 180.7 mi
    3h 31m
    $32–47

  3. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    3h 29m
    $927–1,435

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 16m
    $409–1,038

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    3h 42m
    $115–739

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 19m
    $977–1,092

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    4h 59m
    $101–689

Princeton Junction Station to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction Station, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 2h 39m.

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