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How to get fromPrinceton to Bethesdaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton to Bethesda 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 / ...
    4h 10m
    $49–120

  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 College Park U of MD Metrorailbus bus Greyhound US0325S
    8h 48m
    $28–56

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    6h 23m
    $36–62

  4. Drive 178.2 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Bethesdacar car 178.2 mi
    3h 30m
    $33–47

  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 30m
    $934–1,650

  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 56m
    $473–1,549

  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 1m
    $98–654

  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 26m
    $973–1,346

  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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 43m
    $972–1,245

Princeton to Bethesda by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $28–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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