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There are 9 ways to get from UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK to Princeton by train, bus, car, plane or subway

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Train  •  4h 28m

  1. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Trenton Northeast Regional / ...

8 alternative options

Bus  •  6h 55m

  1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick FlixBus 2601

Bus via Philadelphia  •  10h 24m

  1. Take the bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Greyhound US0325S
  2. Take the bus from Market St At 8Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal 409

Drive  •  3h 7m

  1. Drive from UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK to Princeton 175.8 miles

Fly Reagan Washington to Newark, train  •  5h 16m

  1. Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Newark (EWR) DCA - EWR
  2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.

Subway to Reagan Washington, fly to New York La Guardia, train  •  5h 55m

  1. Take the subway from College Park-U Of Md, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform to Archives-Navy Mem'l-Penn Quarter, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform
  2. Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to New York La Guardia (LGA) DCA - LGA
  3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.

Subway to Reagan Washington, fly to New York JFK, train  •  5h 50m

  1. Take the subway from College Park-U Of Md, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform to Archives-Navy Mem'l-Penn Quarter, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform
  2. Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to New York JFK (JFK) DCA - JFK
  3. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
  4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.

Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Newark, train  •  5h 54m

  1. Take the subway from L'enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
  2. Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Newark (EWR) IAD - EWR
  3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.

Subway to Reagan Washington, fly to Philadelphia, train  •  6h 8m

  1. Take the subway from College Park-U Of Md, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform to Archives-Navy Mem'l-Penn Quarter, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform
  2. Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Philadelphia (PHL) DCA - PHL
  3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
  4. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Princeton Jct.

UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK to Princeton by walk, bus and train

111 Weekly Services
4h 28m Average Duration
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The cheapest way to get from UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK to Princeton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 7m.

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The fastest way to get from UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK to Princeton is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $50.

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The distance between UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK and Princeton is 178 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.

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The best way to get from UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $11 - $420.

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It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK to Princeton, including transfers.

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The best way to get from UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK to Princeton is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $11 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $85 and takes 6h 55m.

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Yes, the driving distance between UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK to Princeton is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK to Princeton.

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  • Distance: 177.8 miles
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK, MD, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $26 - $210 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Amtrak also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick once daily. Tickets cost $18 - $70 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

Airlines
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Newark
Ave. Duration
1h 33m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $450
Flights from Washington Dulles to Newark
Ave. Duration
1h 22m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$150 - $550
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York La Guardia
Ave. Duration
1h 7m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $450
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York La Guardia via Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
3h 2m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $450
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York JFK
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $460
Flights from Reagan Washington to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
1h 1m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$260 - $650
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York La Guardia
Ave. Duration
1h 18m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $390
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York JFK
Ave. Duration
1h 27m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$95 - $380
JetBlue Airways
Website
jetblue.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York JFK
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$95 - $700
Train operators
Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Trenton
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$26 - $210
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Child 2-12 with paid adult
$8 - $110
Reserved Coach Seat
$26 - $210
Business Class Seat
$90 - $220
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
52 min
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$16 - $210
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Child 2-12 with paid adult
$2 - $110
Reserved Coach Seat
$16 - $210
Business Class Seat
$55 - $160
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
Ave. Duration
28 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$14 - $200
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Child 2-12 with paid adult
$1 - $100
Reserved Coach Seat
$14 - $200
Business Class Seat
$50 - $150
Train from Trenton to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
8 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$12 - $200
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Child 2-12 with paid adult
$1 - $100
Reserved Coach Seat
$12 - $200
Business Class Seat
$45 - $140
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Trenton
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$6 - $95
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$6 - $30
Child Coach - short notice
$21 - $30
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$17 - $55
Child Business Class - short notice
$19 - $60
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$24 - $45
Business Seat - advance purchase
$35 - $110
Business Seat - short notice
$40 - $100
Coach Seat - short notice
$19 - $95
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
52 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$2 - $70
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$2 - $18
Child Coach - short notice
$9 - $21
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$11 - $40
Child Business Class - short notice
$13 - $40
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$14 - $26
Business Seat - advance purchase
$24 - $80
Business Seat - short notice
$30 - $60
Coach Seat - short notice
$8 - $70
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
Ave. Duration
28 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$1 - $65
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$1 - $16
Child Coach - short notice
$7 - $19
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$10 - $35
Child Business Class - short notice
$12 - $40
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$11 - $25
Business Seat - advance purchase
$23 - $75
Business Seat - short notice
$28 - $55
Coach Seat - short notice
$6 - $65
Train from Trenton to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
7 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$1 - $60
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$1 - $14
Child Coach - short notice
$5 - $17
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$9 - $30
Child Business Class - short notice
$10 - $35
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$5 - $22
Business Seat - advance purchase
$20 - $65
Business Seat - short notice
$26 - $45
Coach Seat - short notice
$3 - $60
NJ Transit
Phone
+1 973-275-5555
Website
njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
Ave. Duration
54 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$18 - $22
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$12 - $15
Adult Airport
$18 - $22
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
Ave. Duration
1h 19m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$10 - $16
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$4 - $7
Adult
$10 - $16
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Princeton Jct.
Ave. Duration
13 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$3 - $5
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$1 - $3
Adult
$3 - $5
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Phone
+1 202-637-7000
Website
wmata.com
Subway from College Park-U Of Md, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform to Archives-Navy Mem'l-Penn Quarter, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform
Ave. Duration
24 min
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price
$2 - $4
Website
https://www.wmata.com
after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
$2
Senior / Disabled
$1 - $2
standard fare
$2 - $4
Subway from L'enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
Ave. Duration
58 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
$2 - $7
Website
https://www.wmata.com
after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
$2
Senior / Disabled
$2 - $4
standard fare
$4 - $7
Long Island Rail Road
Phone
+1-718-217-5477
Website
new.mta.info
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration
19 min
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price
$3 - $12
Website
https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
Schedules at
https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
Peak
$3 - $12
Off-Peak
$4 - $7
Amtrak Acela

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
Ave. Duration
24 min
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
$19 - $340
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Business Seat - Child 2-12
$9 - $110
Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
$18 - $190
Business Seat - Adult
$19 - $210
First Class - Child 2-12
$30 - $130
First Class - Senior Citizens
$65 - $280
First Class - Adult
$65 - $340
Bus operators
Flixbus USA
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$18 - $70
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$18 - $70
Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
4h 45m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$15 - $55
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
NJ Transit
Phone
+1 973-275-5555
Website
njtransit.com
Bus from Market St At 8Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
Ave. Duration
2h 39m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$5 - $11
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$1 - $2
Adults
$5 - $11

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