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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 Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h
    $88–192

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    9h 21m
    $53–97

  3. Drive 294.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Princeton Junctioncar car 294.4 mi
    5h 36m
    $54–78

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CHO - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    4h 3m
    $103–486

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Trentontrain train Crescent / ...
    8h
    $89–198

Charlottesville to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak)

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.6 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 Junction Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station 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 21m.

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