There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Plainsboro Township by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
4h 57m$56–125Drive 182.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Plainsboro Townshipcar 182.1 mi
3h 26m$34–48Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
6h 35m$38–73Fly 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
5h 8m$929–1,743Train, line 600 bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain Carolinian / ...
- Take the bus from Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal to Schalks Crossing Rd At Market Stbus 600
5h 7m$55–123Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Tre
7h 1m$50–113Fly 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
6h 3m$104–736Fly 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 51m$920–2,549Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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 38m$468–1,542
Washington DC to Plainsboro Township by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Plainsboro Township is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Plainsboro Township is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Plainsboro Township. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Schalks Crossing Rd At Market St via Washington Union Station and Princeton Junction On Vaughn Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to Plainsboro Township station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Washington DC and Plainsboro Township is 183 miles. The road distance is 183.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Plainsboro Township without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Washington DC to Plainsboro Township, including transfers.
Washington DC to Plainsboro Township bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Plainsboro Township train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Plainsboro Township is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Plainsboro Township, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Schalks Crossing Rd At Market St via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, and Princeton Junction On Vaughn Drive in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $20–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal to Schalks Crossing Rd At Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $3–11
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Plainsboro Township bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Washington DC to Plainsboro Township train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Plainsboro Township is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Washington DC to Plainsboro Township.
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