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Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$521.74

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
9h 58m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$358.70

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$532.61
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$532.61
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$293.48
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$304.35
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
7h 44m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$293.48–$423.91
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
8h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$336.96
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$336.96–$478.26
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$315.22

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$706.52
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$521.74
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$380.43–$532.61
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$521.74

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$478.26
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$315.22–$510.87
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$456.52
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$413.04
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$391.30

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
20h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$282.61
Train from 30th Street Station to Princeton
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$65.22
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trenton
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.30–$86.96
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.57–$92.39
Train from Chicago Union Station to Trenton
Ave. Duration:
26h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$92.39–$315.22

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Princeton
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$206.52
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trenton
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$23.91–$206.52
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$206.52

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.91–$5.98

NJ Transit

Phone:
+1 973-275-5555
Website:
njtransit.com/
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.57–$23.91
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St
Ave. Duration:
40h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port
Ave. Duration:
24h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$402.17

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$32.61–$108.70
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New
Ave. Duration:
20h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$228.26

Suburban Transit

Phone:
+1 (732) 249-1100
Website:
coachusa.com/suburban-transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.39–$20.65

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Princeton?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Princeton is to fly and train which costs $81.52 - $423.91 and takes 9h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Princeton?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Princeton is to fly and train which takes 8h 26m and costs $119.57 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Princeton?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Princeton. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Princeton?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Princeton via Richmond, Chicago Union Station, New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Princeton?

The distance between San Francisco and Princeton is 4206 km. The road distance is 4679.5 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Princeton without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Princeton without a car is to train via New York which takes 3 days 4h and costs $282.61 - $978.26 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Princeton?

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from San Francisco to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Princeton bus from?

San Francisco to Princeton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Princeton train from?

San Francisco to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train or bus from San Francisco to Princeton?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Princeton is to train via New York which takes 3 days 4h and costs $282.61 - $978.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $239.13 - $1304.35 and takes 3 days 5h.

Where does the San Francisco to Princeton bus arrive?

San Francisco to Princeton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Princeton?

Princeton is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 01:47 in San Francisco and 04:47 in Princeton.

Where does the San Francisco to Princeton train arrive?

San Francisco to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Princeton is 4679 km. It takes approximately 45h 23m to drive from San Francisco to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 131+ hotels available in Princeton. Prices start at $51.87 per night.
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