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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 39m
    $201–1,145

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    17h 58m
    $105–210

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    23h 52m
    $232–557

  4. Drive  671.1 mi

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

  5. 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 46m
    $421–1,651

  6. 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 32m
    $129–839

  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 20m
    $215–599

  8. 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
    $439–1,189

  9. Bus

    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 Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus N2642
    20h 53m
    $108–208

Princeton to Indianapolis by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration17h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 697.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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 $230–550 and the journey takes 22h 13m. 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, Market St At 11Th St, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 20h 53m.

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