There are 8 ways to get from Rockville to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain Carolinian / ...
4h 16m$46–118Bus via Philadelphia
cheapest- Take the bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0325S
- Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
11h 6m$33–75Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
7h 2m$36–67Drive 182.6 mi
- Drive from Rockville to Princetoncar 182.6 mi
3h 20m$34–49Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
4h 46m$933–1,650Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 38m$102–743Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 14m$582–1,549Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 30m$923–1,656
Rockville to Princeton by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockville to Princeton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rockville to Princeton is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockville station to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Rockville Station & Bay D and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Washington Union Station and Albany St & Spring St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockville to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Princeton via Washington Union Station, Trenton Transit Center and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Rockville and Princeton is 195 miles. The road distance is 183.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rockville to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Rockville to Princeton, including transfers.
Rockville to Princeton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Rockville to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Rockville to Princeton is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Rockville, MD, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick twice daily. Tickets cost $28–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Rockville to Princeton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Rockville to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Trenton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockville to Princeton is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Rockville to Princeton.
There are 160+ hotels available in Princeton.