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How to get fromPrinceton to Germantownby bus, train, subway, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Princeton to Germantown by bus, train, subway, car, or plane

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  1. Line 606 bus, train, subway, line 61 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow Stbus bus 606
    2. Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    4. Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C to Germantown Rd & Germantown Marc Park & Ridebus bus 61
    5h 28m
    $46–115

  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 Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    7h 42m
    $29–55

  3. Drive  187.6 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Germantowncar car 187.6 mi
    3h 42m
    $35–50

  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 4m
    $935–1,655

  5. 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 49m
    $475–1,554

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, line 100 bus

    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
    3. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay E to Germantown Transit Center & Bay Bbus bus
    5h 57m
    $971–1,351

Princeton to Germantown by bus, train, and subway

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Princeton to Germantown. However, you can take the line 606 bus to S Clinton Ave At Barlow St, walk to Trenton, take the train to Washington Union Station, walk to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Shady Grove Station & Bay C, then take the line 61 bus to Germantown Rd & Germantown Marc Park & Ride. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to Germantown Rd & Germantown Marc Park & Ride via S Clinton Ave At Barlow St, Trenton Transit Center, Jefferson Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform, and Shady Grove Station & Bay C in around 7h 42m.

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