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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to College Parkby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Princeton Junction to College Park 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 New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 6m
    $57–112

  2. Drive 172.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to College Parkcar car 172.5 mi
    3h 19m
    $32–46

  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
    4h 8m
    $930–1,740

  4. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    4h 4m
    $46–683

  5. 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 L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 48m
    $629–1,539

  6. 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
    4h 24m
    $97–637

  7. 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 L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 53m
    $71–416

  8. 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
    5h 43m
    $91–594

Princeton Junction to College Park by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and College Park, MD, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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