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How to get fromWinston-Salem to Princetonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Winston-Salem to Princeton by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Piedmont Triad International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane GSO - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    5h 2m
    $94–360

  2. Drive  487.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Winston-Salem to Princetoncar car 487.6 mi
    9h 27m
    $84–121

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from High Point to Trentontrain train Crescent / ...
    12h 48m
    $260–422

  4. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Winston-Salem, NC to New York, NYbus bus Winston-Salem
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    14h 35m
    $104–165

  5. Fly Piedmont Triad International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane GSO - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    5h 54m
    $108–542

  6. Fly Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane GSO - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 47m
    $106–478

  7. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    6h 35m
    $198–514

  8. Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RDU - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    7h 31m
    $159–625

  9. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    7h 16m
    $186–272

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    16h 32m
    $135–214

Winston-Salem to Princeton by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration16h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Winston-Salem, NC, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from High Point to Trenton twice daily. Tickets cost $250–400 and the journey takes 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winston-Salem, NC to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Pike St/Division St, 1 Av/E 39 St, E 41 St/1 Av, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 14h 35m.

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