There are 11 ways to get from Wheaton–Glenmont to Princeton by train, bus, car, plane or subway
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Train • 4h 19m
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9 alternative options
Bus • 6h 35m
Bus via Philadelphia • 8h 52m
Drive • 3h 8m
Wheaton–Glenmont to Princeton by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wheaton–Glenmont to Princeton is to train which costs $11 - $230 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Wheaton–Glenmont to Princeton is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Wheaton–Glenmont to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Glenmont, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Princeton via Washington Union Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Wheaton–Glenmont and Princeton is 192 miles. The road distance is 177.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wheaton–Glenmont to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $11 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Wheaton–Glenmont to Princeton, including transfers.
Wheaton–Glenmont to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Wheaton–Glenmont to Princeton is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $11 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $85 and takes 6h 35m.
Wheaton–Glenmont to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wheaton–Glenmont to Princeton is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Wheaton–Glenmont to Princeton.
- Distance: 192.2 miles
- Duration: 4h 19m
What companies run services between Wheaton–Glenmont, MD, USA and Princeton, 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
- 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
- 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 New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $460
Flights from Reagan Washington to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $390
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $380
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $140
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $700
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 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
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.
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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 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 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 Lancaster to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4 - $80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $4 - $25
- Child Coach - short notice
- $15 - $26
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $14 - $50
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $16 - $50
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $20 - $35
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $95
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $80
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $14 - $80
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
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
- 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
- +1 202-637-7000
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Glenmont, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
- $2
- Senior / Disabled
- $1 - $3
- standard fare
- $3 - $5
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
- $2
- Senior / Disabled
- $2 - $4
- standard fare
- $4 - $6
- 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
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7 - $8
- Website
- http://www.septa.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www5.septa.org/travel/routes/
- 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
Bus from S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave to Nassau St At S Tulane St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $6
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $1 - $2
- Adults
- $1 - $6
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