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

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

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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 Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane EWR - CHS
    6h 8m
    $472–849

  2. Drive  678.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Charlestoncar car 678.7 mi
    12h 54m
    $124–179

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    15h 4m
    $398–660

  4. 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 Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane JFK - CHS
    7h 5m
    $402–1,005

  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 Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PHL - CHS
    6h 58m
    $680–957

  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 Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LGA - CHS
    7h 47m
    $136–753

  7. Line 606 bus to Trenton Mercer Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to W State St At S Warren Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane TTN - CHS
    5h 57m
    $177–1,112

  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 Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane HPN - CHS
    9h 20m
    $193–1,007

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 683.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $360–600 and the journey takes 13h 14m.

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