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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)planeRDU - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
    6h 5m
    $73–427

  2. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to TrentontrainCarolinian
    12h 32m
    $53–179

  3. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Durham to New York MidtownbusFlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer SquarebusSuburban Transit
    14h 17m
    $108–223

  4. Drive 439.5 mi

    1. Drive from Duke University to Princetoncar439.5 mi
    7h 48m
    $81–116

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeRDU - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
    7h
    $108–440

  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)planeRDU - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
    6h 52m
    $73–383

  7. Line 6 bus, line 700 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
    2. Take the bus from Durham Station Gate J to Regional Transit Centerbus
    3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeRDU - PHL
    4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
    6h 53m
    $118–613

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

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeGSO - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
    7h 32m
    $113–423

  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)planeRDU - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trentontrain
    7h 40m
    $143–825

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

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeGSO - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
    8h 25m
    $103–669

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusGreyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer SquarebusSuburban Transit
    16h 37m
    $101–226

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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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 $50–170 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, 8 Av/W 31 St, 8 Av/W 41 St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 14h 17m.

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