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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to Germantownby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Germantown by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    5h 7m
    $46–108

  2. Drive  189.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Germantowncar car 189.6 mi
    3h 35m
    $35–50

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    6h 6m
    $37–62

  4. 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 39m
    $932–1,645

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to SHADY GROVE & stationbus bus 201
    6h 33m
    $37–95

  6. 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
    5h 24m
    $472–1,544

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, line 100 bus

    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
    3. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay E to Germantown Transit Center & Bay Bbus bus
    4h 52m
    $968–1,340

  8. 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 29m
    $968–1,239

  9. 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 32m
    $72–484

Princeton Junction to Germantown by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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