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

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

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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 42m
    $250–1,045

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from S Warren St At W State St to Market St At 11Th Stbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    19h 33m
    $108–218

  3. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    19h 5m
    $138–247

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    23h 52m
    $272–607

  5. Drive 671.1 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Indianapoliscar car 671.1 mi
    11h 33m
    $123–177

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

    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 51m
    $421–1,651

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PHL - IND
    6h 31m
    $131–842

  8. 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 23m
    $135–749

  9. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trenton to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BWI - IND
    7h 16m
    $444–1,199

Princeton to Indianapolis by bus and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration19h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 697.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Indianapolis via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York Midtown in around 19h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $270–600 and the journey takes 22h 13m.

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