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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    3h 55m
    $52–117

  2. Drive 177.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton University to Union Stationcar car 177.4 mi
    3h 34m
    $33–47

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    5h 35m
    $35–64

  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 17m
    $932–1,750

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Union Stationbus bus New York
    7h 14m
    $35–90

  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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 52m
    $472–1,549

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    5h 13m
    $923–2,556

  8. 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
    5h 33m
    $97–604

  9. 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 12m
    $98–647

  10. 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 37m
    $923–1,246

Princeton University to Union Station by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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