What is the cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Princeton University?

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Princeton University is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Princeton University?

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Princeton University is to fly and train which takes 4h 32m and costs $100 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Princeton University?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station and Albany St & Spring St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Charlottesville and Princeton University?

No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Princeton via Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Princeton University?

The distance between Charlottesville and Princeton University is 291 miles. The road distance is 295.9 miles.

How do I travel from Charlottesville to Princeton University without a car?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Princeton University without a car is to train via Washington which takes 6h 26m and costs $90 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Charlottesville to Princeton University?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Charlottesville to Princeton University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Princeton University bus from?

Charlottesville to Princeton University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Princeton University train from?

Charlottesville to Princeton University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.

Train or bus from Charlottesville to Princeton University?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Princeton University is to train via Washington which takes 6h 26m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Charlottesville to Princeton University bus arrive?

Charlottesville to Princeton University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Charlottesville to Princeton University train arrive?

Charlottesville to Princeton University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Princeton University?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Princeton University is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Charlottesville to Princeton University.

Where can I stay near Princeton University?

There are 159+ hotels available in Princeton University.

Charlottesville to Princeton University - 7 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Princeton University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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Train via Washington (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 26m
$92–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
10h 30m
$53–96
Drive 294.1 mi
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Princeton Universitycar 294.1 mi
5h 37m
$54–78
Fly Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CHO - LGA
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
4h 32m
$100–485
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Trentontrain Crescent / ...
8h 51m
$93–199
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Union Station to Philadelphiabus
3. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Tre
12h 18m
$58–142
Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus
2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane RIC - EWR
3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
7h 11m
$93–359

Charlottesville to Princeton University by train and foot (Amtrak)

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Distance: 289.5 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Charlottesville to Princeton University via Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, Princeton Jct., and Princeton in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Princeton University via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 10h 30m.

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