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

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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton to Indianapolis by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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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 Indianapolis (IND)plane plane EWR - IND
    5h 37m
    $110–305

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane JFK - IND
    6h 45m
    $91–461

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    17h 59m
    $105–220

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    23h 12m
    $242–557

  5. Drive 671.1 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Indianapoliscar car 671.1 mi
    11h 34m
    $123–177

  6. Line 606 bus, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PHL - IND
    6h 21m
    $165–462

  7. 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 Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LGA - IND
    7h 17m
    $224–548

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BWI - IND
    7h 11m
    $215–731

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from S Warren St At W State St to 6Th St At Race Stbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus N2642
    20h 31m
    $103–187

Princeton to Indianapolis by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration17h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 21h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to Indianapolis via W State St At S Warren St, S Warren St At W State St, 6Th St At Race St, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 20h 31m.

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