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

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There are 10 ways to get from Princeton to North Carolina by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane EWR - GSO
    4h 29m
    $187–878

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus bus New York
    15h 45m
    $74–125

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    13h 32m
    $145–390

  4. Drive  557.4 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Charlottecar car 557.4 mi
    10h 30m
    $102–147

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane EWR - ILM
    4h 28m
    $123–530

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane EWR - RDU
    5h 35m
    $142–846

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PHL - GSO
    5h 17m
    $174–978

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane PHL - ILM
    5h 15m
    $115–610

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    6h 18m
    $89–416

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    17h 43m
    $90–162

Princeton to North Carolina by bus, train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and North Carolina, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–380 and the journey takes 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Trade St & College St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St, Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr, and Mulberry Church Rd & Queen City Dr in around 15h 45m.

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