There are 10 ways to get from Princeton University to Georgetown by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 7m$95–164Drive 179.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton University to Georgetowncar 179.3 mi
3h 37m$33–48Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
6h 5m$39–60Train 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 12m$932–1,750Train via S Clinton Ave At Barlow St (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 24m$98–154Train, bus
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain Tre
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
7h 26m$54–116Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- 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
4h 38m$472–1,750Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
5h 43m$101–704Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- 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
5h 11m$980–1,258Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- 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
4h 53m$980–1,358
Princeton University to Georgetown by foot, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Princeton University to Georgetown is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton University to Georgetown is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton University to Georgetown. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at M St NW+31 St NW via New Brunswick and I St NW+17 St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton University to Georgetown. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform via Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Princeton University and Georgetown is 184 miles. The road distance is 180.4 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton University to Georgetown without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Princeton University to Georgetown, including transfers.
Princeton University to Georgetown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
Princeton University to Georgetown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Princeton University to Georgetown is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Georgetown, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- 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
- 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
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- 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
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- OurBus
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Booking & Getting There
Princeton University to Georgetown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Princeton University to Georgetown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton University to Georgetown is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Princeton University to Georgetown.
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