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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA)by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, train, plane, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, train, plane, or subway

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  1. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    best
    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 / ...
    3h 18m
    $47–685

  2. Drive 185.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA)car car 185.2 mi
    3h 35m
    $34–49

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    5h 20m
    $39–67

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Princeton Junction to Reagan Washington-DCArideshare rideshare 185.2 mi
    3h 35m

  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
    3h 24m
    $925–1,733

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Carolinian / ...
    5h 23m
    $60–124

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    4h 26m
    $917–1,839

  8. 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
    4h 25m
    $469–1,539

  9. 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
    3h 39m
    $966–1,331

  10. 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
    4h 59m
    $91–587

  11. 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 Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandriasubway subway
    4h 31m
    $920–1,237

Princeton Junction to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandria via 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform, and Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform in around 3h 18m. 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.

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