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National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Trains from West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $89 (€74) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 160 miles (259 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 160 miles (259 km) |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $89 (€74) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 11:09 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
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DC is pricier than many US cities. Hotels and dining run high in central areas, but Metro and many free museums help balance daily travel costs.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2.
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Most West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington, DC trains use the Princeton Junction Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare West Windsor Township, NJ and Washington, DC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Princeton Junction Station is 1 km from West Windsor Township city centre. Public transport options include:
Princeton Junction Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: PJ's Pancake House, Metro North
ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Princeton Junction Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Princeton Junction Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Princeton Junction Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Princeton Junction Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Princeton Junction Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Regency Princeton, Residence Inn by Marriott Princeton at Carnegie Center, The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village.
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Shake Shack, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Chopt Creative Salad Co., Chipotle Mexican Grill, Thunder Grill, Johnny Rockets, Jamba Juice, Ladurée Union Station, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
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