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There are 13 ways to get from Riverside to Princeton by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ONT - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    9h 44m
    $184–760

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    10h 52m
    $134–526

  3. Train via New York

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    2d 17h
    $703–1,628

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Montclair Transit Centerbus bus 290
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus
    2d 22h
    $502–969

  5. Drive 2,679.4 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Princetoncar car 2,679.4 mi
    43h 57m
    $489–707

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    9h 59m
    $139–500

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SNA - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    11h 4m
    $219–528

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LAX - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h
    $171–511

  9. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane PSP - EWR
    4. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    11h 28m
    $241–904

  10. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SNA - JFK
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    12h 23m
    $159–664

  11. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane PSP - JFK
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    12h 35m
    $231–910

  12. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $626–1,437

  13. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Trentontrain train
    3d
    $722–1,760

Riverside to Princeton by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$703Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside to Princeton via Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 2d 17h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via San Bernardino, Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2d 22h.

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