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How to get fromReagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Princeton Junctionby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Princeton Junction by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    2h 33m
    $923–1,670

  2. Drive 184.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Princeton Junctioncar car 184.1 mi
    3h 28m
    $34–49

  3. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IAD - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    4h 31m
    $469–1,540

  4. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    3h 52m
    $58–124

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    5h 30m
    $39–67

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    3h 27m
    $102–691

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DCA - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    3h 17m
    $925–1,767

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3h 24m
    $992–1,328

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 6m
    $57–133

  10. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Princeton Junctionrideshare rideshare 184.1 mi
    3h 28m

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

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station via Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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