There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Washington (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain Carolinian / ...
5h 47m$71–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
9h 20m$52–85Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain Carolinian / ...
8h 54m$65–155Drive 294.4 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Princeton Junctioncar 294.4 mi
5h 36m$54–78Fly, train
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CHO - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
4h 6m$103–516Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Trentontrain Crescent / ...
8h$73–167
Charlottesville to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction is to fly and train which takes 4h 6m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at New Brunswick via Charlottesville Union Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Princeton Jct. via Washington Union Station and Trenton Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Princeton Junction is 288 miles. The road distance is 296.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction without a car is to train via Washington which takes 5h 47m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Princeton Junction bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction is to train via Washington which takes 5h 47m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Princeton Jct. via Washington Union Station, Trenton, and Trenton Transit Center in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Princeton Jct. via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, New Brunswick, and New Brunswick in around 9h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
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Booking & Getting There
Charlottesville to Princeton Junction bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Princeton Junction is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction.
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