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How to get fromPrinceton University to Howard Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton University to Howard University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Train (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 / ...
    4h 33m
    $60–707

  2. Drive  177.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton University to Howard Universitycar car 177.1 mi
    3h 32m
    $32–46

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    6h 11m
    $38–62

  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
    4h 41m
    $933–1,451

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorailbus bus Greyhound US0325S
    8h 47m
    $32–56

  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 L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 18m
    $414–1,053

  7. 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 8m
    $107–705

  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 34m
    $121–759

  9. 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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    6h 1m
    $982–1,111

Princeton University to Howard University by foot, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Howard University, DC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Howard University via Princeton, Princeton Jct., Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform, Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, and U St, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform in around 4h 33m. 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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