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How to get fromPrinceton University to Goddard Space Flight Centerby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, subway, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Princeton University to Goddard Space Flight Center by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, subway, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 11m
    $54–122

  2. Drive 167.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton University to Goddard Space Flight Centercar car 167.9 mi
    3h 20m
    $31–45

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    6h 42m
    $38–74

  4. 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 30m
    $935–1,754

  5. Train via S Clinton Ave At Barlow St (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    4h 39m
    $53–120

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    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
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 59m
    $471–1,549

  7. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    4. Take the bus from Greenbelt+Bay E to Greenbelt Rd+Goddard Rdbus bus
    6h 46m
    $100–608

Princeton University to Goddard Space Flight Center by foot, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Princeton University to Goddard Space Flight Center.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 177.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Goddard Space Flight Center, MD, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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