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

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There are 10 ways to get from Princeton to George Washington 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 New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 3m
    $60–122

  2. Drive 179.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to George Washington Universitycar car 179.2 mi
    3h 37m
    $33–48

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    6h 29m
    $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 3m
    $880–1,647

  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 25m
    $54–120

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus bus Washington
    6h 59m
    $50–120

  7. 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 Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 40m
    $630–1,746

  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 42m
    $90–601

  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 Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 22m
    $71–423

  10. 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 6m
    $96–644

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

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 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 $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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