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How to get fromPrinceton to Daytonby train, plane, bus, car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton to Dayton by train, plane, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Dayton

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane PHL - DAY
    7h 10m
    $251–1,342

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    16h 45m
    $92–182

  3. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Daytonbus bus Nyc
    14h 5m
    $120–145

  4. Drive 566.9 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Daytoncar car 566.9 mi
    9h 46m
    $104–150

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane EWR - CMH
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 29m
    $377–920

  6. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Dayton

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane IAD - DAY
    9h 7m
    $202–974

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Covington, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG)plane plane EWR - CVG
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 29m
    $301–1,164

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane PHL - CMH
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 27m
    $198–557

  9. Train, bus via New Brunswick

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    18h 32m
    $109–208

Princeton to Dayton by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 547.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Princeton to Dayton. However, you can take the train to Princeton Jct., walk to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, take the train to 30th Street Station, take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Dayton (DAY), walk to Dayton International Airport, then take the line 43 bus to Wright Stop Plaza - N.B.. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton to Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, 34 St-Herald Sq, East Broadway, New York, NY, Dayton, and Kingsridge @ Wal-Mart in around 14h 5m.

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