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

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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Charlotte by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane EWR - CLT
    4h 35m
    $239–586

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    14h 30m
    $100–182

  3. Train via Trenton Transit Center (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    12h 47m
    $143–326

  4. Drive  559.4 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Charlottecar car 559.4 mi
    10h 23m
    $103–148

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PHL - CLT
    4h 43m
    $127–220

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

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane JFK - CLT
    5h 33m
    $105–542

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LGA - CLT
    5h 45m
    $139–626

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    14h 38m
    $170–380

  9. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    15h 25m
    $103–180

Princeton Junction to Charlotte by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–320 and the journey takes 11h 29m.

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