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How to get fromRaleigh to Princetonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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

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  1. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RDU - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    4h 57m
    $87–425

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    11h 52m
    $72–129

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Trentontrain train Carolinian
    10h 8m
    $104–720

  4. Drive 441.1 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Princetoncar car 441.1 mi
    8h 2m
    $81–117

  5. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane RDU - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    5h 48m
    $107–518

  6. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane RDU - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    5h 37m
    $72–391

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RDU - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 45m
    $117–621

  8. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RDU - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trentontrain train
    6h 47m
    $171–652

Raleigh to Princeton by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Trenton once daily. Tickets cost $100–550 and the journey takes 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, New Brunswick, and Albany St & Spring St in around 11h 52m.

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