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

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There are 11 ways to get from Princeton University to Richmond by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    6h 41m
    $62–722

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    8h 15m
    $51–94

  3. Drive 284.1 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton University to Richmondcar car 284.1 mi
    5h 23m
    $52–75

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane EWR - RIC
    5h
    $83–413

  5. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 42m
    $81–767

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    8h 13m
    $87–197

  7. Train, bus via S Clinton Ave At Barlow St

    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 34m
    $59–115

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Richmond 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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane JFK - RIC
    6h 2m
    $69–399

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane PHL - RIC
    5h 37m
    $84–500

  10. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LGA - RIC
    6h 30m
    $83–507

  11. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 26m
    $960–1,821

Princeton University to Richmond by foot, train, and bus

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Richmond via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square, New Brunswick, and Washington Union Station in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Princeton, Princeton Jct., Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 7h 42m.

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