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

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

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  1. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    best
    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 22m
    $212–1,049

  2. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 15m
    $92–475

  3. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus 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
    16h 55m
    $123–237

  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 46m
    $187–545

  5. Drive  592.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Princeton Universitycar car 592.6 mi
    10h 38m
    $105–152

  6. Fly 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 18m
    $171–492

  7. Fly 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 12m
    $140–467

  8. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane DTW - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trentontrain train
    7h 39m
    $180–744

  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 10m
    $412–721

  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 48m
    $151–236

Detroit to Princeton University by bus and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 548.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Princeton University via Toledo Bus Stop, New York Midtown, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 16h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Detroit to Princeton University via Windsor, Aldershot, New York Penn Station, Princeton Jct., and Princeton in around 18h 46m.

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