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

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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton to Durham by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain train
    8h 32m
    $159–292

  2. Drive  308 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Durhamcar car 308 mi
    6h 10m
    $55–79

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain train
    9h 52m
    $91–170

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane EWR - BOS
    3. Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Durham Stationtrain train
    6h 37m
    $666–1,701

  5. 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 New York Midtown to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2615
    11h 34m
    $67–114

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Portland, train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)plane plane EWR - PWM
    3. Take the train from Portland to Durham Stationtrain train
    7h 18m
    $113–440

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGA - BOS
    3. Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Durham Stationtrain train
    8h 12m
    $110–545

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PHL - BOS
    3. Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Durham Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $234–1,059

  9. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Portland, train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)plane plane LGA - PWM
    3. Take the train from Portland to Durham Stationtrain train
    8h 52m
    $107–524

Princeton to Durham by train and subway

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Durham, NH, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to Durham Station via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Durham Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, Portsmouth Bus Stop, Hanover Station, Dover Transportation Center, and Dover in around 11h 34m.

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