There are 12 ways to get from Princeton to Colonial Heights by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heights
7h 12m$41–942Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak StationPalmetto / ...
7h 42m$58–544Drive 305.7 mi
- Drive from Princeton to Colonial Heights305.7 mi
5h 46m$56–81Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)EWR - RIC
6h 32m$133–463Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2609 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial HeightsFlixBus N2471
8h 50m$53–158Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Trenton to Richmond Main Street Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
8h 54m$42–417Train, bus via Washington
- Take the train from Trenton to Gray 30th St StationTre
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Union Station
- Take the bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Colonial Heights
10h 41mLine 606 bus, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow St
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)PHL - RIC
- Take the bus from Richmond to Colonial Heights
6h 55m$111–617Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)EWR - ORF
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
6h 32m$184–686Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)JFK - RIC
7h 28m$73–449Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, train
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)PHL - ORF
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
7h 3m$172–820Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)LGA - RIC
- Take the bus from Richmond to Colonial Heights
8h 7m$136–446
Princeton to Colonial Heights by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Colonial Heights is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Colonial Heights is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Colonial Heights. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Colonial Heights via New Brunswick and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Princeton and Colonial Heights is 311 miles. The road distance is 307.5 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Colonial Heights without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 12m and costs $40 - $950.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Princeton to Colonial Heights, including transfers.
Princeton to Colonial Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Colonial Heights is to train via Washington which takes 7h 42m and costs $55 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 8h 50m.
Princeton to Colonial Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Colonial Heights is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Princeton to Colonial Heights.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Colonial Heights, City of Colonial Heights, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton to Colonial Heights via Princeton Jct., Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, Washington Union Station, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Colonial Heights via New Brunswick and Washington Union Station in around 8h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $24–270
- Business Class
- $80–320
Train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $19–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from Trenton to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $35–330
- Business Class
- $110–390
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–230
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Trenton to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $4–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $17–85
Bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $5–80
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $20–50
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- support@coachrun.com
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $2–8
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