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

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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Sterling 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 New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    4h 24m
    $56–124

  2. Drive 203.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Sterlingcar car 203.3 mi
    3h 50m
    $38–54

  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
    4h 28m
    $468–1,547

  4. 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 32m
    $919–1,245

  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
    5h 24m
    $930–1,750

  6. 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 58m
    $69–421

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane JFK - IAD
    5h 39m
    $970–1,253

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, line 322 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 Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay to Atlantic Blvd & Sterling Station Waybus bus
    5h 40m
    $96–648

  9. 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
    6h 44m
    $96–604

Princeton Junction to Sterling by train, subway, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Princeton Junction to Sterling. However, you can take the train to New Carrollton Amtrak Station, walk to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform, take the subway to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay, then take the line 322 bus to Davis Drive and Great Trail Terrace. Alternatively, you can drive from Princeton Junction to Sterling in around 3h 50m.

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