- Must visit
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
One of the world’s most visited natural history museums, known for dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, and broad family-friendly exhibits.
Flights from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC depart on average 67 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $67 (€55) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 23 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 161 miles (260 km) distance in 1h 14m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 161 miles (260 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€55) |
Flights per day 67 |
Direct flights 23 |
Fastest flight 1h 14m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price
$230
Average price
$532
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Flights per day
128
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Princeton, NJ to 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, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $532 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $230.
Of the 128 flights that leave Princeton, NJ for Washington, DC onThu, Jul 02, 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct flights cover the 260 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the longest flights will take 1 h 16 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.
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UA4437Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$180 Average price | $47 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $47 (€39).
A bus is $145 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $180 (€148).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
The table below shows live departures for Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC flights for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA4671 | 9:23 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1h37 | 11:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3631 · UA6265 | 10:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h21 | 4:21 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1691 | 10:05 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h23 | 11:28 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1310 · UA752 | 10:15 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h37 | 3:52 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1525 · UA752 | 10:24 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h28 | 3:52 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6242 | 10:29 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h26 | 11:55 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2932+ AA4757 | 10:30 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 3h50 | 2:20 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6235 | 10:39 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h16 | 11:55 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4654 | 10:46 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h33 | 12:19 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1616 · UA2125 | 10:55 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h33 | 4:28 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4172 | 11:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h23 | 12:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2635 · UA2124 | 11:20 AM LaGuardia Airport | 6h16 | 5:36 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1875 · UA1314 | 11:25 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h47 | 5:12 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2207 · UA5867 · UA6362 | 11:38 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 9h42 | 9:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2207 · UA1069 · UA4593 | 11:38 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 9h31 | 9:09 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2207 · UA5954 · UA6362 | 11:38 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 9h42 | 9:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2207 · UA440 | 11:38 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 9h48 | 9:26 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2207 · UA2437 | 11:38 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h24 | 7:02 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2207 · UA2124 | 11:38 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h58 | 5:36 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2207 · UA1314 | 11:38 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h34 | 5:12 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2207 · UA1941 | 11:38 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h33 | 6:11 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1669 · UA721 | 11:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h58 | 3:57 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1311 · AA2839 | 12:07 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h06 | 4:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1760 · UA3401 | 12:10 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h23 | 4:33 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2882+ AA4380 | 12:50 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h23 | 5:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5644 · AA5367 | 1:00 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h14 | 5:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4472 | 1:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h23 | 2:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2053 · UA440 | 1:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h26 | 9:26 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1307 · UA1046 · UA675 | 1:02 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 11h26 | 12:28 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4396 · UA2607 | 1:05 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h07 | 4:12 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA714 · UA2437 | 1:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 5h37 | 7:02 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4590 | 1:29 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1h28 | 2:57 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2784 · UA2202 | 1:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h51 | 9:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2784 · UA2437 | 1:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h31 | 7:02 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2784 · UA440 | 1:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h55 | 9:26 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2784 · UA5954 · UA6362 | 1:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h49 | 9:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2784 · UA5552 | 1:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h46 | 7:17 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2784 · UA456 | 1:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h39 | 8:10 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA793 · AA3263 | 1:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h30 | 6:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA793 · AA1622 | 1:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 3h54 | 5:46 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4433 | 2:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h23 | 3:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2199 · UA456 | 2:28 PM LaGuardia Airport | 5h42 | 8:10 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2033 · AA2953 | 2:31 PM LaGuardia Airport | 5h02 | 7:33 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3688 | 2:51 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1h44 | 4:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1992 | 3:08 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h24 | 4:32 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4370+ AA1557 | 3:09 PM LaGuardia Airport | 4h05 | 7:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4685 | 3:10 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1h32 | 4:42 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3593 | 3:10 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h08 | 4:18 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1536 · UA2136 | 3:22 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h54 | 9:16 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1504 · UA440 | 3:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 6h01 | 9:26 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4486 | 3:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h27 | 4:57 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1294 · AA2386 | 3:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h30 | 8:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4749+ AA5338 | 3:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 3h24 | 6:55 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4407 | 3:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h13 | 5:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3591 · UA3449 | 4:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h18 | 9:18 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2454 · UA1460 | 4:05 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h18 | 9:23 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2172 · UA3433 | 4:26 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h53 | 9:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1975 · UA3520 | 4:55 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h11 | 9:06 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2573 · AA527 | 4:56 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h03 | 9:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA308 · UA2160 | 5:00 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h54 | 10:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1320 · AA527 | 5:00 PM LaGuardia Airport | 4h59 | 9:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4773 | 5:13 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1h33 | 6:46 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4346+ AA2961 | 5:14 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h16 | 9:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4346+ AA4047 | 5:14 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 5h05 | 10:19 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5590+ AA4029 | 5:25 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h05 | 9:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2960 · AA2961 | 5:30 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h00 | 9:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2960+ AA4047 | 5:30 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h49 | 10:19 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5418+ AA5837 | 5:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 3h42 | 9:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3447 · UA3449 | 5:35 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h43 | 9:18 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4432 | 6:10 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h38 | 7:48 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA254 · UA675 | 6:15 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h13 | 12:28 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2797 · UA2766 | 7:00 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h45 | 12:45 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1998 · UA2766 | 7:12 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h33 | 12:45 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6244 | 7:28 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1h27 | 8:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2677 | 7:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h31 | 9:00 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4681 | 7:34 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h21 | 8:55 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1661 · AA1450 | 7:35 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h24 | 11:59 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1661 · AA1269 | 7:35 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h19 | 11:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1661 · AA1318 | 7:35 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h32 | 12:07 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4587 | 7:45 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h25 | 9:10 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4719 | 7:54 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1h38 | 9:32 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4457 | 8:20 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h33 | 9:53 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B6955 | 9:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1h29 | 10:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4336 | 9:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1h44 | 11:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1784 | 9:50 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h29 | 11:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2643 · AA2825 | 5:59 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h51 | 10:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA660 · UA2277 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h52 | 11:52 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA660 · UA2849 · UA4387 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 10h22 | 4:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1366 | 6:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h22 | 7:22 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3084 · AA2825 | 6:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h50 | 10:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA660 · UA2653 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h57 | 1:57 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA660 · UA2218 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h58 | 11:58 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3139 · AA2825 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h50 | 10:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4377+ AA1550 | 6:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h01 | 10:01 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4612 | 6:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h20 | 7:20 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA660 · UA1869 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 8h12 | 2:12 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA660 · UA2124 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 11h36 | 5:36 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA660 · UA2794 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 10h30 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1605+ AA4377 | 6:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h59 | 10:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA660 · UA1381 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h04 | 1:04 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3656 | 6:05 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h26 | 7:31 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2389 · UA2277 | 6:10 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h42 | 11:52 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3693 | 6:10 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h09 | 7:19 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4437 | 6:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h16 | 7:46 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA593 · UA2098 | 7:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h07 | 11:07 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1890 · UA1535 | 7:15 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h28 | 11:43 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3225 · AA1556 | 7:18 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h56 | 1:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3225 · AA1605 | 7:18 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 3h41 | 10:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3225+ AA4349 | 7:18 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h25 | 12:43 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2822 · UA1381 | 7:21 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h43 | 1:04 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2822 · UA2653 | 7:21 AM LaGuardia Airport | 6h36 | 1:57 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4491 | 7:43 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h30 | 9:13 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1023+ AA5220 | 7:55 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h43 | 12:38 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2488 · UA2653 | 7:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h58 | 1:57 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1444 · AA846 | 8:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 5h03 | 1:03 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1444+ AA5220 | 8:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h38 | 12:38 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA2849 · UA4387 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 8h17 | 4:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1811 · UA2653 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h52 | 1:57 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA1869 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h07 | 2:12 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA2794 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 8h25 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA440 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 13h21 | 9:26 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA752 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h47 | 3:52 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA2437 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 10h57 | 7:02 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA2668 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h17 | 2:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA2124 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 9h31 | 5:36 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4446 | 8:09 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h23 | 9:32 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1846+ AA5581 | 8:20 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 3h53 | 12:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4376 · AA4349 | 8:22 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h21 | 12:43 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4376+ AA1556 | 8:22 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h52 | 1:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2783 · AA1556 | 8:27 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h47 | 1:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2783+ AA4349 | 8:27 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h16 | 12:43 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1833 · UA445 | 8:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h23 | 11:53 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1833 · UA609 · UA752 | 8:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h22 | 3:52 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4444 | 9:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h23 | 10:23 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4393 | 9:03 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h29 | 10:32 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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One of the world’s most visited natural history museums, known for dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, and broad family-friendly exhibits.
Flagship Smithsonian museum covering aviation and spaceflight, with iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and major interactive exhibits.
Premier art museum with strong collections from the Middle Ages to modern art, plus sculpture garden and rotating exhibitions.
The city’s grand ceremonial park lined with Smithsonian museums, memorials, and iconic government buildings.
Historic neighborhood of cobblestone streets, waterfront walks, rowhouses, and some of Washington’s most photogenic corners.
Scenic waterside loop famous for cherry blossoms and views of major memorials, especially popular for sunrise and spring visits.
Washington’s signature sausage, usually smoky and spicy, served on a bun with chili, mustard, and onions. It is one of the city’s most iconic street foods.
A sweet-tangy sauce closely associated with Washington carryout culture, often paired with fried chicken wings and fries. It is a local comfort-food staple.
Steamed or picked blue crab from the nearby Chesapeake region is deeply tied to local food traditions. It is especially popular in warmer months.
Celebrated upscale restaurant with creative small plates and a warm, energetic atmosphere. It is one of Washington’s best-known modern dining destinations.
A classic, long-running Washington institution known for oysters, crab cakes, and traditional American fare in an elegant historic atmosphere.
Bustling brasserie known for polished French classics, strong brunch, and a stylish dining room that is popular with both locals and visitors.
Prices are high for hotels and dining, especially downtown. Free museums help balance daily costs.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC by flight. 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 flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC flights use the Philadelphia International Airport to Dulles International Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport. Use this guide to compare Princeton, NJ and Washington, DC airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Dulles International Airport is 3 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Dulles International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants located in all concourses; options include fast food, cafes, and sit-down dining like Five Guys and Chipotle.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dulles International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dulles International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dulles International Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby include Washington Dulles Airport Marriott within walking distance..
Ronald Reagan National Airport is 4 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Ronald Reagan National Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering American, Italian, and fast food options; top choices include Legal Sea Foods and Five Guys.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near ticketingas and baggage claim.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including the Crystal Gateway Marriott..
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