There are 8 ways to get from District of Columbia to Princeton University by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 4h 6m
Cheapest option
6 alternative options
Bus • 6h 33m
Bus via Philadelphia • 8h 45m
Drive • 3h 17m
Fly to Newark, train • 4h 30m
Fly to New York La Guardia, train • 5h 12m
Fly to Philadelphia, train • 5h 47m
District of Columbia to Princeton University by subway, train and walk
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from District of Columbia to Princeton University is to train which costs $11 - $230 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from District of Columbia to Princeton University is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from District of Columbia to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Palmer Square, Princeton via Washington Union Station and New Brunswick - Albany/Spring WB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from District of Columbia to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Princeton via Washington Union Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between District of Columbia and Princeton University is 181 miles. The road distance is 182.9 miles.
The best way to get from District of Columbia to Princeton University without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $11 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from District of Columbia to Princeton University, including transfers.
District of Columbia to Princeton University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
District of Columbia to Princeton University train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from District of Columbia to Princeton University is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $11 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $80 and takes 6h 33m.
- Distance: 181.5 miles
- Duration: 4h 6m
What companies run services between District of Columbia, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $28 - $220 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick twice daily. Tickets cost $18 - $70 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $450
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York La Guardia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $450
Flights from Reagan Washington to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $390
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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $9 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $28 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $95 - $230
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $220
- 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
- $27 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $90 - $230
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 Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15 - $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
- $15 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $160
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 Washington Union Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7 - $100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $7 - $35
- Child Coach - short notice
- $22 - $35
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $18 - $60
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $20 - $60
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $25 - $50
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $35 - $120
- Business Seat - short notice
- $40 - $110
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $21 - $100
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7 - $95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $7 - $35
- Child Coach - short notice
- $21 - $35
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $17 - $60
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $19 - $60
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $25 - $45
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $35 - $120
- Business Seat - short notice
- $40 - $100
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $20 - $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 Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $17
- Child Coach - short notice
- $8 - $20
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $11 - $35
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $12 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $13 - $26
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $24 - $75
- Business Seat - short notice
- $29 - $60
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $7 - $65
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 Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40 - $450
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $20 - $160
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $35 - $280
- Business Seat - Adult
- $40 - $310
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $70 - $240
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $130 - $440
- First Class - Adult
- $140 - $450
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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 13m
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $18 - $70
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8 - $40
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Market St At 12Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- 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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District of Columbia to Princeton University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
District of Columbia to Princeton University train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between District of Columbia to Princeton University is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from District of Columbia to Princeton University.
There are 111+ hotels available in Princeton University. Prices start at $52 USD per night.