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

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There are 7 ways to get from Research Triangle to Princeton University 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)planeRDU - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
    3h 21m
    $77–418

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

    cheapest
    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 7m
    $75–389

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to TrentontrainCarolinian
    10h 57m
    $78–405

  4. 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 48m
    $78–177

  5. Drive 444.1 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Princeton Universitycar444.1 mi
    7h 58m
    $81–118

  6. 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 16m
    $108–447

  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 Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
    4h 6m
    $122–604

Research Triangle to Princeton University by bus and foot

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration12h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Princeton University, 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 Princeton University via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 12h 48m.

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