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How to get fromWilmington to Princetonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Wilmington to Princeton by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ILM - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    3h 41m
    $641–1,260

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus bus
    15h 46m
    $90–182

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Trentontrain train Carolinian / ...
    14h 44m
    $173–355

  4. Drive 539 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Princetoncar car 539 mi
    9h 42m
    $99–143

  5. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ILM - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    4h 32m
    $101–513

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ILM - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 24m
    $107–497

  7. Bus, train via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Trentontrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    15h 37m
    $173–383

Wilmington to Princeton by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 533.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, New Brunswick, and Albany St & Spring St in around 15h 46m.

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