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How to get fromRichmond to Princeton Universityby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Richmond to Princeton University by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 49m
    $71–158

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    8h 10m
    $50–91

  3. Drive 286 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Princeton Universitycar car 286 mi
    5h 12m
    $53–76

  4. Fly Richmond International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RIC - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    4h 57m
    $72–343

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 45m
    $92–199

  6. Fly Richmond International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane RIC - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    5h 50m
    $82–536

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

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane RIC - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    5h 45m
    $63–349

  8. Fly Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RIC - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 39m
    $78–490

  9. Fly Richmond International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RIC - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 29m
    $97–496

  10. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORF - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 59m
    $105–495

Richmond to Princeton University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Richmond to Princeton University via Washington Union Station, New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 6h 19m.

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