There are 8 ways to get from Princeton to Culpeper by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Trenton to Culpeper Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
6h 7m$32–307Drive 246.3 mi
- Drive from Princeton to Culpeper246.3 mi
4h 50m$45–65Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)EWR - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Culpeper Amtrak Station
6h$107–726Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Culpeper Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
6h 12m$36–539Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PHL - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Culpeper Amtrak Station
6h 31m$90–970Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)EWR - IAD
- Take the train from Alexandria to Culpeper Amtrak Station
7h 5m$230–676Line 606 bus, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
- 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
- Take the train from Alexandria to Culpeper Amtrak Station
7h 39m$248–1,030Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Charlottesville, train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO)LGA - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Culpeper Amtrak Station
7h 50m$92–626
Princeton to Culpeper by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Culpeper is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Culpeper is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Culpeper station. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Culpeper Amtrak Station via Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Princeton and Culpeper is 248 miles. The road distance is 247.7 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Culpeper without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $30 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Princeton to Culpeper, including transfers.
Princeton to Culpeper train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
Princeton to Culpeper train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Culpeper is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Princeton to Culpeper.
There are 24+ hotels available in Culpeper.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Culpeper, VA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Trenton to Culpeper Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–300 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to Culpeper Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–360
Train from Alexandria to Culpeper Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $8–210
- Business Class
- $50–250
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 Culpeper Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $9–220
- Business Class
- $55–250
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 Charlottesville to Culpeper Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to Culpeper Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30–60
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $30–110
- Business - advance purchase
- $40–200
- Business Class
- $65–260
Train from Alexandria to Culpeper Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Culpeper Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Charlottesville to Culpeper Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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 21m
- 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
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
- 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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