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How to get fromPrinceton University to Fairfaxby train, subway, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Princeton University to Fairfax by train, subway, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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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 Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway O
    4h 33m
    $45–107

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    7h 55m
    $31–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Viennabus bus New York
    6h 58m
    $53–92

  4. Drive  196.3 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton University to Fairfaxcar car 196.3 mi
    3h 47m
    $36–52

  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
    $933–1,649

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Alexandriatrain train Crescent / ...
    7h 4m
    $50–110

  7. 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 47m
    $583–1,549

  8. 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
    5h 24m
    $969–1,343

  9. 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
    5h 33m
    $969–1,243

  10. 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
    6h 26m
    $77–483

Princeton University to Fairfax by foot, train, and subway

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Vienna via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York, NY in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Alexandria every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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