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How to get fromRaleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Princetonby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Princeton by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RDU - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    3h 13m
    $207–827

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    12h 36m
    $72–140

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Trentontrain train Carolinian
    13h 17m
    $158–334

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Raleigh/Durham-RDU to Princetonrideshare rideshare 445.3 mi
    8h 2m

  5. Drive 445.3 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Princetoncar car 445.3 mi
    8h 2m
    $82–118

  6. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane RDU - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    4h 12m
    $115–476

  7. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane RDU - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    4h 6m
    $359–1,658

  8. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RDU - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 6m
    $87–401

  9. Fly to Westchester County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane plane RDU - HPN
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    6h 28m
    $103–538

Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Princeton by bus

Calendar17Weekly Buses
Duration12h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, New Brunswick, and Albany St & Spring St in around 12h 36m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Trenton once daily. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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