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

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

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  1. Fly Detroit 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 20m
    $199–1,245

  2. Drive 592.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Princeton Universitycar car 592.6 mi
    10h 38m
    $109–157

  3. Bus, train

    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 train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    16h
    $110–247

  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 39m
    $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 20m
    $159–338

  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 13m
    $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 13m
    $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 45m
    $235–943

  9. 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
    18h 18m
    $130–252

  10. Bus, train via New York

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus 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 6m
    $240–547

Detroit to Princeton University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 548.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Windsor to Princeton University via Aldershot, New York Penn Station, Princeton Jct., and Princeton in around 18h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Princeton University via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 18h 18m.

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