There are 3 ways to get from Greensboro to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Greensboro to Selma Stationtrain Carolinian
2h 34m$59–101Drive 112.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Greensboro to Princetoncar 112.6 mi
2h 11m$21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Smithfieldbus Greyhound US0656S
3h 27m$51–81
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greensboro to Princeton is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Greensboro to Princeton is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Greensboro to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Greensboro Bus Stop and arriving at Smithfield via Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Greensboro to Princeton station. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at Selma Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Greensboro and Princeton is 118 miles. The road distance is 113.3 miles.
The best way to get from Greensboro to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Greensboro to Princeton, including transfers.
Greensboro to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Greensboro to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Greensboro to Princeton is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Greensboro, NC, USA and Princeton, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Greensboro to Selma Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Princeton via Raleigh Bus Station and Smithfield in around 3h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Smithfield
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Greensboro to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Greensboro to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greensboro to Princeton is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Greensboro to Princeton.
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