Rome2Rio

How to get fromPrinceton to Research Triangleby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or bus

Find Transport to Research Triangle

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Princeton to Research Triangle by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeEWR - RDU
    3h 53m
    $68–413

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to CarytrainCarolinian
    12h 22m
    $78–404

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusSuburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raleigh Bus StationbusGreyhound US0670 / ...
    14h 9m
    $96–166

  4. Drive 443.2 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Research Trianglecar443.2 mi
    8h 8m
    $81–117

  5. 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
    2. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planePHL - RDU
    4h 34m
    $96–547

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

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeJFK - RDU
    5h 3m
    $108–899

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeLGA - RDU
    5h 55m
    $111–466

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeBWI - RDU
    5h 29m
    $118–599

Princeton to Research Triangle by bus and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration14h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Cary once daily. Tickets cost $45–170 and the journey takes 10h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, N Blount St at Morgan St, GoRaleigh Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 14h 9m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Princeton

Trips to Research Triangle

Popular routes