What is the cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction?

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction?

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction is to fly and train which takes 4h 3m and costs $75 - $360.

Is there a direct train between Charlottesville and Princeton Junction?

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 6h.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction?

The distance between Charlottesville and Princeton Junction is 290 miles. The road distance is 296.1 miles.

How do I travel from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction without a car?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction without a car is to train via Washington which takes 6h and costs $35 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Princeton Junction train from?

Charlottesville to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.

Train or bus from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction is to train via Washington which takes 6h and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $290 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Charlottesville to Princeton Junction train arrive?

Charlottesville to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Princeton Junction is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction.

How do I get a train ticket from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction?

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Where can I stay near Princeton Junction?

There are 143+ hotels available in Princeton Junction.

Charlottesville to Princeton Junction - 6 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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Train via Washington (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain Northeast Regional
6h
$40–696
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Trentontrain Crescent / ...
8h
$37–521
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
9h 20m
$55–281
Drive 294.4 mi
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Princeton Junctioncar 294.4 mi
5h 36m
$54–78
Fly Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CHO - LGA
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
4h 3m
$78–356
Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus
2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane RIC - EWR
3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
6h 50m

Charlottesville to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 288.1 mi
Duration: 6h

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 W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, New Brunswick, and New Brunswick in around 9h 20m.

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