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How to get fromDuke University to Princetonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Duke University to Princeton by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RDU - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    6h
    $145–954

  2. Drive  439.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Duke University to Princetoncar car 439.6 mi
    7h 52m
    $81–116

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Trentontrain train Carolinian
    12h 14m
    $279–451

  4. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Durham to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    14h 5m
    $98–171

  5. Line 6 bus, bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens to Durham Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane RDU - LGA
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    7h 4m
    $134–487

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane RDU - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    6h 59m
    $405–1,760

  7. Line 6 bus, bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens to Durham Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RDU - PHL
    4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 53m
    $108–232

  8. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane GSO - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    7h 1m
    $151–508

  9. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RDU - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trentontrain train
    8h 1m
    $268–409

  10. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane GSO - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 47m
    $164–646

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    16h 47m
    $113–191

Duke University to Princeton by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Duke University, NC, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Trenton once daily. Tickets cost $270–430 and the journey takes 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Duke University to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens, Durham Station, Durham, New York Midtown, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 14h 5m.

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