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

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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton to Charlotte by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane EWR - CLT
    4h 59m
    $261–646

  2. Drive 557.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Charlottecar car 557.4 mi
    10h 31m
    $102–147

  3. Train via S Clinton Ave At Barlow St (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    13h 8m
    $172–367

  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 / ...
    15h 55m
    $118–237

  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
    6h 4m
    $112–602

  6. 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 50m
    $132–243

  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
    6h 43m
    $156–650

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    15h 43m
    $213–439

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    16h 9m
    $107–206

Princeton to Charlotte by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $170–360 and the journey takes 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Charlotte Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 15h 55m.

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