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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to Californiaby train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 13 ways to get from Princeton Junction to California by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    9h 8m
    $131–407

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Philadelphiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $233–961

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 18h
    $313–1,860

  4. Drive 2,720.9 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Los Angelescar car 2,720.9 mi
    44h 11m
    $497–718

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EWR - SFO
    9h 1m
    $155–546

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - SAN
    8h 50m
    $247–988

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - SAN
    9h 3m
    $288–1,406

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JFK - SAN
    9h 40m
    $258–1,044

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    9h 42m
    $147–625

  10. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHL - SFO
    9h 29m
    $166–864

  11. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    11h 12m
    $171–479

  12. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $290–1,949

  13. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 1h
    $361–2,334

Princeton Junction to California by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and California, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Los Angeles Union Station via New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Philadelphia, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 15h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to L.A. Union Station via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 2d 19h.

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