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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to Duke Universityby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Duke University by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane EWR - RDU
    5h 40m
    $272–1,240

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rdbus bus New York
    12h 33m
    $66–121

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    12h 16m
    $170–332

  4. Drive 440.2 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Duke Universitycar car 440.2 mi
    7h 55m
    $81–116

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 700 bus, line 6 bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    3. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Jackson St at Duke St to Flowers Dr at Duke Gardensbus bus
    5h 44m
    $94–417

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane JFK - RDU
    6h 41m
    $474–1,746

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LGA - RDU
    7h 23m
    $93–504

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

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane EWR - GSO
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 39m
    $162–659

  9. Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 700 bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane HPN - RDU
    4. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus bus
    8h 53m
    $115–598

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Durhambus bus Greyhound US0670
    14h 53m
    $72–132

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $160–330 and the journey takes 11h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Duke University via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St, Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough Rd at LaSalle St, and Erwin Rd at LaSalle St in around 12h 33m.

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