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

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There are 7 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Washington Union StationtrainNortheast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to CharlottesvilletrainNortheast Regional
    6h 4m
    $39–589

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union StationbusFlixBus 2609 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - CharlottesvillebusWashington
    9h 31m

  3. Drive 293.7 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Charlottesvillecar293.7 mi
    5h 39m
    $54–78

  4. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Charlottesville

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO)planeLGA - CHO
    4h 49m
    $86–383

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)planeEWR - IAD
    3. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus
    7h 17m
    $249–512

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)planeEWR - RIC
    3. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
    7h 42m

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)planePHL - RIC
    3. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
    7h 38m

Princeton Junction to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Charlottesville via Washington Union Station in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Downtown Transit Station via New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Washington Union Station, and Alderman Road at Stadium Rd northbound in around 9h 31m.

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