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How to get fromCharlottesville to Princeton Junctionby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union StationtrainNortheast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to TrentontrainNortheast Regional
    6h
    $40–777

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to TrentontrainCrescent / ...
    8h
    $37–581

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union StationbusGreyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New BrunswickbusFlixBus 2609 / ...
    9h 20m
    $56–301

  4. Drive 294.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Princeton Junctioncar294.4 mi
    5h 34m
    $54–78

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeCHO - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
    4h 5m
    $78–336

Charlottesville to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak)

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Princeton Jct. via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, New Brunswick, and New Brunswick in around 9h 20m.

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