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

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There are 10 ways to get from Detroit to Princeton by plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Detroit to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DTW - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    5h 16m
    $199–1,145

  2. Drive 591.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Princetoncar car 591.7 mi
    10h 36m
    $108–156

  3. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus
    18h 1m
    $140–242

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Windsor to Aldershottrain train
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    18h 35m
    $185–537

  5. Fly Detroit to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DTW - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    6h 16m
    $119–408

  6. Fly Detroit to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DTW - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    6h 9m
    $340–1,001

  7. Fly Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DTW - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 8m
    $150–502

  8. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane CLE - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    7h 41m
    $225–992

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    19h 7m
    $240–547

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    19h 37m
    $129–247

Detroit to Princeton by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration18h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 548.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Toledo Bus Stop, New York Midtown, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 18h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Windsor to Princeton via Aldershot, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 18h 35m.

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