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How to get fromWashington to Princeton Universityby train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Princeton University by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or subway

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  1. Train, line 606 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain train Carolinian / ...
    2. Take the bus from S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave to Nassau St At S Tulane Stbus bus 606
    3h 35m
    $57–115

  2. Drive 180.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Princeton Universitycar car 180.8 mi
    3h 24m
    $33–48

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    5h 20m
    $34–59

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    3h 1m
    $918–1,605

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    3h 41m
    $59–123

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus bus Washington
    2. Take the train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Tre
    6h 23m
    $52–116

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    3h 54m
    $103–683

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DCA - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    3h 42m
    $927–2,546

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3h 51m
    $105–686

  10. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IAD - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    4h 44m
    $629–1,746

Washington to Princeton University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Princeton University via 30th Street Station, Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, Princeton Jct., and Princeton in around 3h 41m.

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