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

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

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    4h 3m
    $932–1,450

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from S Warren St At W State St to Market St At 11Th Stbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus bus FlixBus 2608
    10h 48m
    $50–95

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    10h 39m
    $213–351

  4. Drive  307.1 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Virginia Beachcar car 307.1 mi
    6h 24m
    $55–79

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

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane EWR - ORF
    4h 3m
    $141–678

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane PHL - ORF
    4h 45m
    $164–886

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Richmond 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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane PHL - RIC
    3. Take the bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Stationbus bus
    5h 52m
    $128–805

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

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    11h 16m
    $217–342

Princeton to Virginia by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration10h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Virginia, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Norfolk twice a week. Tickets cost $210–340 and the journey takes 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to Virginia Beach via W State St At S Warren St, S Warren St At W State St, Market St At 11Th St, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 10h 48m.

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