There are 9 ways to get from Cary to Princeton by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane RDU - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 16m$184–948Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
15h 38m$70–146Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Trentontrain Carolinian
10h 34m$132–296Drive 447.1 mi
- Drive from Cary to Princetoncar 447.1 mi
8h 14m$82–118Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane RDU - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
6h 12m$132–482Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane RDU - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
6h 11m$404–1,354Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane GSO - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
6h$137–506Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane RDU - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 8m$92–412Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RDU - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trentontrain
7h 33m$222–450
Cary to Princeton by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Princeton is to bus which costs $65 - $150 and takes 15h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Princeton is to fly and train which takes 5h 16m and costs $180 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Nassau St At S Tulane St via Raleigh Union Station, GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Market St At 11Th St and S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Cary to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Princeton via Trenton Transit Center and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Cary and Princeton is 472 miles. The road distance is 449.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs $130 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Cary to Princeton, including transfers.
Cary to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Cary to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Cary to Princeton is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 15h 38m.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Trenton once daily. Tickets cost $120–290 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to Nassau St At S Tulane St via Union Station - Bus Platform A, Raleigh Union Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St At 11Th St, Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal, and S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave in around 15h 38m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Cary to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Cary to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Trenton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Princeton is 450 miles. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Cary to Princeton.
There are 160+ hotels available in Princeton.


