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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to Charlestonby train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Charleston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane EWR - CHS
    5h 43m
    $397–1,135

  2. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LGA - CHS
    7h 27m
    $108–539

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    14h 45m
    $243–486

  4. Drive 680.8 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Charlestoncar car 680.8 mi
    12h 46m
    $125–180

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PHL - CHS
    5h 48m
    $119–582

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane JFK - CHS
    6h 41m
    $669–1,241

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane EWR - HHH
    3. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    6h 38m
    $118–440

  8. Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane HPN - CHS
    8h 54m
    $130–643

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 680.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $210–440 and the journey takes 13h 14m.

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