The cheapest and fastest buses from Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
258 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 3 buses that leave Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC on Fri, May 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct buses cover the 258 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest buses will take 3 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK11:01 PM3h59Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ3:00 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$371One-way1 transfer
JP Comfort Travel 3858970 14090739:35 AM3h25Hamilton Township, NJ Tpke (Sunoco Gas Station), NJ1:00 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$431One-way0 transfers
Gold Line, Inc. (Martz) DOT # 120818 MC # 1084524:10 PM3h30Hamilton Township, NJ Tpke (Sunoco Gas Station), NJ7:40 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$431One-way0 transfers
JP Comfort Travel 3858970 14090739:35 AM3h25Hamilton Township, NJ Tpke (Sunoco Gas Station), NJ1:00 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$431One-way0 transfers
Gold Line, Inc. (Martz) DOT # 120818 MC # 1084524:10 PM3h30Hamilton Township, NJ Tpke (Sunoco Gas Station), NJ7:40 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$431One-way0 transfers
177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK11:01 PM3h59Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ3:00 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$371One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $163 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC:
A bus is $63 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC costing on average $96 (€77).
A bus is $129 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC costing on average $163 (€130).
Other travel options to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:01PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
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Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC buses for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK | 11:01 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 3h59 | 3:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Buses from Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 160 miles (258 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 160 miles (258 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
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FAQs: Bus from Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington Union Station, Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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