There are 9 ways to get from Princeton to Staunton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train via Washington (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 35m$77–369Drive 326 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Stauntoncar 326 mi
6h 16m$60–86Bus
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Staunton Hub / Lewis Stbus
11h 48m$63–99Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Charlottesville, train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane LGA - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 56m$97–438Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Trenton to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 47m$132–297Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 4m$152–1,085Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 31m$277–591Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 10m$345–895Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 31m
Princeton to Staunton by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Staunton is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Staunton is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Staunton. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Staunton Hub / Lewis St via New Brunswick, Washington Union Station and JMU Godwin Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Staunton station. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Staunton Amtrak Station via Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Princeton and Staunton is 331 miles. The road distance is 327.9 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Staunton without a car is to train via Washington which takes 8h 35m and costs $75 - $370.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Princeton to Staunton, including transfers.
Princeton to Staunton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
Princeton to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Staunton is to train via Washington which takes 8h 35m and costs $75 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 11h 48m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Staunton, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton to Staunton Amtrak Station via Princeton Jct., Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, and Washington Union Station in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Staunton Hub / Lewis St via New Brunswick, Washington Union Station, and JMU Godwin Transit Center in around 11h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $24–270
- Business Class
- $80–320
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to JMU Godwin Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1 540-943-9302
- Website
- britebus.org
Bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Staunton Hub / Lewis St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- BRITE Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton to Staunton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Princeton to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Staunton is 328 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Princeton to Staunton.
There are 50+ hotels available in Staunton.





