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

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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton to Rockville by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    4h 23m
    $95–161

  2. Drive  177.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Rockvillecar car 177.1 mi
    3h 35m
    $33–47

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    6h 27m
    $39–67

  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
    $934–1,454

  5. Train, bus

    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 1m
    $34–59

  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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 17m
    $474–1,753

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    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 Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 23m
    $112–712

  8. 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    6h 1m
    $982–1,261

  9. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    6h 55m
    $88–607

Princeton to Rockville by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $90–150 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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