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

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

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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 34m
    $90–416

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 7 Star Tobacco - Raleigh to New York, NY - 127 E. Broadwaybus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    12h 13m
    $46–95

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Trentontrain train Carolinian
    9h 46m
    $96–552

  4. Bus

    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 / ...
    10h 52m
    $67–306

  5. Drive 440.7 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Princeton Junctioncar car 440.7 mi
    8h 1m
    $81–117

  6. 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 29m
    $115–499

  7. 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 18m
    $65–382

  8. 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 23m
    $100–612

  9. 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 7m
    $170–924

Raleigh to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Trenton once daily. Tickets cost $95–370 and the journey takes 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Princeton Jct. via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, New Brunswick, and New Brunswick in around 10h 52m.

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