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

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There are 11 ways to get from Princeton to National Harbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Train via Philadelphia (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 / ...
    5h 52m
    $51–696

  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
    9h 24m
    $31–56

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    6h 55m
    $38–67

  4. Drive 184.3 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to National Harborcar car 184.3 mi
    3h 43m
    $34–49

  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 40m
    $933–1,749

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Alexandriatrain train Crescent / ...
    6h 3m
    $60–130

  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 38m
    $924–2,555

  8. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus

    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 Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus bus
    5h 38m
    $635–1,552

  9. 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 11m
    $93–603

  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 35m
    $99–646

  11. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus

    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 Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus bus
    6h 24m
    $76–429

Princeton to National Harbor by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Princeton to St George Bl+Waterfront St via Princeton Jct., Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Alexandria, and King St-Old Town+Bay J in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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