There are 8 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Germantown by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wbtrain
4h 37m$55–694Drive 189.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton Junction to Germantowncar 189.6 mi
3h 35m$35–50Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
6h 6m$43–71Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
4h 51m$933–1,447Train, bus
- Take the train from Trenton to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain Crescent / ...
- Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to SHADY GROVE & stationbus 201
6h 33m$83–136Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, line 100 bus
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay E to Germantown Transit Center & Bay Bbus
4h 49m$111–701Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 22m$473–1,746Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 25m$981–1,250
Princeton Junction to Germantown by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Germantown is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Germantown is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton Junction to Germantown. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Germantown Transit Center & Bay B via Shady Grove Station & Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction station to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and arriving at GERMANTOWN MARC wb via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Germantown is 203 miles. The road distance is 190.7 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Germantown without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $55 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Princeton Junction to Germantown, including transfers.
Princeton Junction to Germantown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
Princeton Junction to Germantown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Germantown is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $55 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wb via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $21–27
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $21–27
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to SHADY GROVE & station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay E to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
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Booking & Getting There
Princeton Junction to Germantown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Princeton Junction to Germantown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Junction to Germantown is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Princeton Junction to Germantown.
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