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How to get fromNew Bern to Princetonby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from New Bern to Princeton by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Bern to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ILM - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    6h 43m
    $661–1,294

  2. Drive 463.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Bern to Princetoncar car 463.1 mi
    9h 25m
    $85–123

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilsonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Trentontrain train Carolinian / ...
    12h 6m
    $163–336

  4. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from New Bern to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ILM - LGA
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    7h 39m
    $121–537

  5. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from New Bern to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ILM - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 26m
    $127–551

  6. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from New Bern to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORF - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 24m
    $132–559

  7. Bus, train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Carytrain train
    3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RDU - EWR
    4. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    10h 24m
    $321–1,334

New Bern to Princeton by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 619.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between New Bern, NC, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Bern to Princeton. However, you can take the taxi to New Bern, take the bus to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, take the taxi to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), walk to Terminal B, take the vehicle to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Amtrak, take the train to Princeton Jct., then take the train to Princeton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Princeton via Wilson, Wilson, Trenton, Trenton Transit Center, and Princeton Jct. in around 12h 6m.

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