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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Princeton 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 Yeager Airport (CRW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane CRW - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    3h 26m
    $170–398

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Morgantown, WVbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus bus
    15h 5m
    $80–177

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Trentontrain train Cardinal
    13h 45m
    $182–376

  4. Drive 488.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Princetoncar car 488.4 mi
    8h 17m
    $90–129

  5. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CRW - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 4m
    $151–705

  6. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CRW - DCA
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain train
    5h 54m
    $154–740

Charleston to Princeton by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Station to Trenton 3 times a week. Tickets cost $170–360 and the journey takes 12h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU, Washington Union Station, New Brunswick, and Albany St & Spring St in around 15h 5m.

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