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How to get fromCharlottesville to Princeton Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 26m
    $82–192

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    10h 30m
    $50–96

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus bus Lynchburg
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain train Carolinian / ...
    8h 32m
    $70–169

  4. Drive 294.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Princeton Universitycar car 294.1 mi
    5h 37m
    $54–78

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CHO - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    4h 32m
    $105–515

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Trentontrain train Crescent / ...
    8h 51m
    $83–189

Charlottesville to Princeton University by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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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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