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How to get fromPrinceton University to Charlotteby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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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
    5h 4m
    $242–596

  2. Drive  557.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton University to Charlottecar car 557.2 mi
    10h 29m
    $102–147

  3. Train via Trenton Transit Center (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    13h 9m
    $145–335

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    16h 5m
    $118–207

  5. 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 56m
    $107–552

  6. 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
    6h 30m
    $146–650

  7. 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
    5h 52m
    $130–230

  8. Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly

    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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane HPN - CLT
    8h 16m
    $173–954

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    15h 47m
    $173–389

  10. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    16h 6m
    $118–197

Princeton University to Charlotte by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Princeton University, 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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Charlotte Bus Station via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 16h 5m.

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