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How to get fromSan Diego to Princetonby plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Princeton by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SAN - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Princetoncar car
    7h 4m
    $136–539

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    43h 43m
    $683–1,467

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    2d 4h
    $374–712

  4. Drive 1,973.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Princetoncar car 1,973.7 mi
    30h 55m
    $361–521

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 34m
    $164–605

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 45m
    $141–522

San Diego to Princeton by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration43h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$683Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,640.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Princeton Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 43h 43m.

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