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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to Herndonby train, subway, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Herndon, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    3h 46m
    $43–98

  2. Drive  199.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Herndoncar car 199.3 mi
    3h 45m
    $37–53

  3. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    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
    3h 59m
    $470–1,539

  4. Train, subway via Trenton Transit Center

    1. Take the train from Trenton to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Herndon, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    5h 22m
    $41–101

  5. 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 32m
    $932–1,642

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

    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
    4h 5m
    $966–1,234

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    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
    5h 7m
    $70–479

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

    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 Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 45m
    $968–1,337

Princeton Junction to Herndon by train and subway

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Herndon, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Princeton Junction to Herndon. However, you can take the train to New Carrollton Amtrak Station, walk to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform. Alternatively, you can drive from Princeton Junction to Herndon in around 3h 45m.

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