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

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There are 12 ways to get from Princeton to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Trenton to Charlottesvilletrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 4m
    $37–337

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus bus Washington
    10h 1m

  3. Drive 293.7 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Charlottesvillecar car 293.7 mi
    5h 43m
    $54–78

  4. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Charlottesville

    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
    6h 3m
    $91–416

  5. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 9m
    $42–519

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    12h 26m

  7. 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 train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - IAD
    3. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus bus
    7h 40m
    $252–512

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

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane EWR - RIC
    3. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 9m

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

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane PHL - RIC
    3. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 32m

  10. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    7h 40m
    $111–1,150

  11. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    3. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus bus
    8h 22m
    $300–886

  12. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Charlottesville

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane IAD - CHO
    7h 23m
    $93–610

Princeton to Charlottesville by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Trenton to Charlottesville twice daily. Tickets cost $35–330 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Downtown Transit Station via New Brunswick, Washington Union Station, and Alderman Road at Stadium Rd northbound in around 10h 1m.

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