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Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ 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 train which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ costing on average $56 (€46).
A bus is $145 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ costing on average $183 (€150).
Other travel options to Princeton, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ
How to get from Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional3:20 AM3h05Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:25 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional3:20 AM3h05Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:25 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
B62546:20 AM1h08Ronald Reagan National Airport7:28 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$2311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 170 Northeast Regional5:05 AM2h22Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:27 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$851One-way0 transfers
- 192 Northeast Regional7:12 PM2h28Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:40 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$1211One-way0 transfers
- 186 Northeast Regional · 624 Keystone Service8:30 PM3h08Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:38 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$1361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus4:55 PM3h40Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station8:35 PMNew Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)$591One-way0 transfers
- 6076 AMTRAK · 170 Northeast Regional3:20 AM4h07Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:27 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$601One-way1 transfer
+FlixBus2:10 AM5h45Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station7:55 AMNew Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)$831One-way1 transfer
AA466010:30 PM1h14Ronald Reagan National Airport11:44 PMLaGuardia Airport$2311One-way0 transfers- AA45516:30 AM1h27Ronald Reagan National Airport7:57 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$2311One-way0 transfers
- AA47026:19 PM1h30Ronald Reagan National Airport7:49 PMLaGuardia Airport$2311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ costing on average $56 (€46).
A bus is $145 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ costing on average $183 (€150).
Other travel options to Princeton, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 73 flights per day.
- Around 26 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Princeton, NJ as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dulles International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Princeton, NJ by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Princeton, NJ by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 24 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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