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

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There are 8 ways to get from Princeton to New Carrollton 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
    3h 48m
    $44–112

  2. Drive  169.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to New Carrolltoncar car 169.6 mi
    3h 24m
    $31–45

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    6h 12m
    $37–64

  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 43m
    $934–1,652

  5. Line 606 bus, train

    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 New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    4h 10m
    $38–105

  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 New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 40m
    $472–1,549

  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 20m
    $103–656

  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 36m
    $970–1,347

Princeton to New Carrollton by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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