There are 9 ways to get from Princeton to Cape Charles by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, taxi
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane EWR - ORF
- Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Cape Charlestaxi
4h 41m$184–563Drive 268.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Cape Charlescar 268.6 mi
5h 33m$49–71Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain Tre
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus
- Take the taxi from Virginia Beach to Cape Charlestaxi
10h 12m$150–225Train, drive via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newport Newstrain
- Drive from Newport News to Cape Charlescar
10h 28m$100–811Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane JFK - ORF
- Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Cape Charlestaxi
5h 35m$174–549Train to Laguardia Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane LGA - ORF
- Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Cape Charlestaxi
6h 8m$183–667Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
- Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Cape Charlestaxi
5h 31m$182–647Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Times Square – 37th St. to Virginia Beach, VA - Wesleyan Dr.bus
- Take the taxi from Virginia Beach, VA - Wesleyan Dr. to Cape Charlestaxi
10h 28m$168–227Train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Trenton to Newport Newstrain Northeast Regional
- Drive from Newport News to Cape Charlescar
10h 51m$103–234
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Cape Charles is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Cape Charles is to train and fly and taxi which takes 4h 41m and costs $180 - $600.
The distance between Princeton and Cape Charles is 365 miles. The road distance is 270.2 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Cape Charles without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 10h 12m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Princeton to Cape Charles, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Cape Charles is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Princeton to Cape Charles.
There are 50+ hotels available in Cape Charles.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Cape Charles, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Princeton to Cape Charles. However, you can take the train to Princeton Jct., take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), then take the taxi to Cape Charles. Alternatively, you can take the line 606 bus to S Clinton Ave At Barlow St, walk to Trenton Transit Center, take the train to Jefferson Station, walk to Philadelphia Bus Station, take the bus to Virginia Beach, then take the taxi to Cape Charles.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $100–150
Ebenezer Taxi
- Phone
- +1 757-324-8177
Ebenezer Taxi
- Phone
- +1 757-324-8177
Ebenezer Taxi
- Phone
- +1 757-324-8177
Ebenezer Taxi
- Phone
- +1 757-324-8177
Ebenezer Taxi
- Phone
- +1 757-324-8177
Ebenezer Taxi
- Phone
- +1 757-324-8177
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