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How to get fromWashington DC to Princetonby bus, taxi, train, car, subway, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington DC to Princeton by bus, taxi, train, car, subway, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lotbus bus Highlands Rhythm
    2. Take the taxi from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Princetontaxi taxi
    8h 53m
    $137–167

  2. Drive 297.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington DC to Princetoncar car 297.8 mi
    5h 48m
    $55–79

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Hinton Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the taxi from Hinton Station to Princetontaxi taxi
    9h 7m
    $162–278

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, bus, taxi

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane IAD - ROA
    3. Take the bus from Airport to Perry Street Slip 1bus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Perry Street Slip 1 to Princetontaxi taxi
    6h 16m
    $156–428

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yeager Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane DCA - CRW
    2. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Bluefield Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 29m
    $148–696

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DCA - GSO
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Wythevillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wytheville to Princetontaxi taxi
    7h 3m
    $249–997

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane IAD - GSO
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Wythevillebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Wytheville to Princetontaxi taxi
    7h 27m
    $198–676

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Charlottesville, train, taxi

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane IAD - CHO
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Hinton Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Hinton Station to Princetontaxi taxi
    9h 4m
    $187–508

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 358.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Princeton, WV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington DC to Princeton. However, you can walk to 13 St NW+G St NW, take the bus to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, walk to Washington Union Station, take the bus to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, then take the taxi to Princeton. Alternatively, you can walk to Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, walk to Alexandria, take the train to Hinton Station, then take the taxi to Princeton.

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