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

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There are 5 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Charlottesville by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane EWR - CHO
    3h 37m
    $107–425

  2. Drive  295.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Charlottesvillecar car 295.7 mi
    5h 36m
    $54–78

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    6h 9m
    $113–786

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    9h 27m
    $60–98

  5. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane LGA - CHO
    4h 52m
    $101–515

Princeton Junction to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Charlottesville Union Station via New Brunswick, New Brunswick, and Washington Union Station in around 9h 27m.

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