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

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There are 6 ways to get from Princeton 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
    4h 2m
    $110–437

  2. Drive  293.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Charlottesvillecar car 293.6 mi
    5h 44m
    $54–78

  3. Train via Washington (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
    7h 14m
    $116–796

  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 55m
    $56–89

  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
    5h 47m
    $109–541

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent / ...
    7h 45m
    $154–249

Princeton to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Princeton to Charlottesville via Princeton Jct., Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Charlottesville Union Station via New Brunswick and Washington Union Station in around 9h 55m.

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