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

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There are 8 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Durham by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeEWR - RDU
    5h 9m
    $70–416

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton to Durham Amtrak StationtrainCarolinian
    12h 12m
    $51–354

  3. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union StationbusFlixBus 2609 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to DurhambusFlixBus N2471 / ...
    10h 59m
    $77–382

  4. Drive 437.5 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Durhamcar437.5 mi
    7h 45m
    $80–116

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planePHL - RDU
    5h 24m
    $116–594

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeJFK - RDU
    6h 19m
    $71–362

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeLGA - RDU
    6h 30m
    $106–426

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from S Warren St At W State St to 6Th St At Race Stbus409
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to DurhambusGreyhound US0670
    15h 35m
    $83–158

Princeton Junction to Durham by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Durham via New Brunswick, New Brunswick, and Washington Union Station in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Durham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–170 and the journey takes 10h 54m.

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