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How to get fromSouth Carolina to Princetonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from South Carolina to Princeton by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane GSP - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    3h 56m
    $488–1,191

  2. Drive 679.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Princetoncar car 679.7 mi
    12h 43m
    $125–180

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Trentontrain train Palmetto / ...
    14h 11m
    $246–492

  4. Taxi to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Rock Hill to Charlotte-Airport-CLTtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane CLT - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    4h 6m
    $338–739

  5. Fly Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane GSP - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 47m
    $169–738

  6. Taxi to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Rock Hill to Charlotte-Airport-CLTtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CLT - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 53m
    $209–336

  7. Fly Charleston International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane CHS - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    5h 42m
    $401–1,147

Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between South Carolina, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Trenton twice daily. Tickets cost $210–440 and the journey takes 13h 8m.

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