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

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There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Roanoke to TrentontrainNortheast Regional
    9h 15m
    $56–387

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union StationbusGreyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New BrunswickbusFlixBus 2609 / ...
    11h 55m
    $75–142

  3. Drive 404.2 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Princetoncar404.2 mi
    7h 36m
    $74–107

  4. Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeROA - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
    5h 52m
    $56–320

  5. Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeROA - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
    5h 48m
    $61–543

  6. Train to Charlottesville, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeCHO - LGA
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
    7h 55m
    $93–582

Roanoke to Princeton by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Roanoke to Trenton once daily. Tickets cost $50–380 and the journey takes 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Washington Union Station, New Brunswick, and Albany St & Spring St in around 11h 55m.

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