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How to get fromPrinceton to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA)by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), subway, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Princeton to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), subway, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    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
    3h 49m
    $928–1,743

  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 46m
    $30–57

  3. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    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
    4h 50m
    $472–1,549

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    4h 10m
    $56–124

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    5h 50m
    $39–66

  6. 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
    4h 48m
    $919–1,849

  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
    5h 20m
    $93–597

  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
    4h 44m
    $969–1,340

  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 Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandriasubway subway
    5h 36m
    $923–1,246

  10. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Princeton to Reagan Washington-DCArideshare rideshare 183.2 mi
    3h 42m

  11. Drive 183.2 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA)car car 183.2 mi
    3h 42m
    $34–49

Princeton to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–110 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 $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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