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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to Gaithersburgby train, subway, car, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Gaithersburg by train, subway, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    3h 35m
    $42–677

  2. Drive  184.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Gaithersburgcar car 184.2 mi
    3h 26m
    $34–49

  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 13m
    $930–1,640

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus bus 201
    5h 20m
    $34–88

  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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 57m
    $470–1,539

  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 25m
    $966–1,335

  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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 3m
    $966–1,234

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    6h 6m
    $70–479

Princeton Junction to Gaithersburg by train and subway

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Princeton Junction to Gaithersburg. However, you can take the train to 30th Street Station, take the train to Washington Union Station, walk to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform. Alternatively, you can drive from Princeton Junction to Gaithersburg in around 3h 26m.

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