There are 3 ways to get from Raleigh to Princeton by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the taxi from Selma Station to Princetontaxi
45 min$34–49Drive 37.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Princetoncar 37.8 mi
49 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Raleigh to Princetontaxi 37.8 mi
49 min$100–130
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Princeton is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Princeton is to train and taxi which takes 45 min and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Raleigh and Princeton is 37 miles. The road distance is 38 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Princeton without a car is to train and taxi which takes 45 min and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Raleigh to Princeton, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Princeton is 38 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Raleigh to Princeton.
There are 51+ hotels available in Princeton.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Princeton, NC, USA?
There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Princeton. However, you can take the train to Selma Station then take the taxi to Princeton. Alternatively, you can drive from Raleigh to Princeton in around 49 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $25–130
Amigo Cab
- Phone
- +1 919-444-4434
- Website
- amigocabco.com
RDU Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +1 919-214-0475
- Website
- rdu---taxi.com
Taxi Taxi
- Phone
- +1-919-333-3333
- Website
- taxitaxiofraleigh.com
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