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

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There are 7 ways to get from Research Triangle to Princeton by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeRDU - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
    3h 15m
    $67–406

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to TrentontrainCarolinian
    10h 53m
    $78–405

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union StationbusGreyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New BrunswickbusFlixBus 2609 / ...
    12h 37m
    $73–137

  4. Drive 444.8 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Princetoncar444.8 mi
    7h 58m
    $82–118

  5. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeRDU - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
    4h 12m
    $107–456

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)planeRDU - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
    4h 3m
    $68–359

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeRDU - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
    3h 42m
    $115–770

Research Triangle to Princeton by bus

Calendar15Weekly Buses
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Trenton once daily. Tickets cost $45–170 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, New Brunswick, and Albany St & Spring St in around 12h 37m.

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