How to get from Princeton Junction to Charlestown by bus, subway and train?

From Princeton Junction to Charlestown by bus, subway and train

To get from Princeton Junction to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Princeton Junction station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the FLIXBUS 2602 bus from Philadelphia station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min.

238min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from Princeton Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton Junction
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Spring Garden Station
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID 6MK
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2602
    Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malvern
    ID 6MV
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.42 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Princeton Junction to Charlestown

The distance between Princeton Junction, Philadelphia and Charlestown, Philadelphia is approximately 68.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Princeton Junction to Charlestown by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Princeton Junction

Princeton Junction is located at Princeton Junction, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Princeton Junction on Vaughn Drive.

Train stations close to Princeton Junction:

  • Princeton Junction
  • Princeton

Bus stations close to Princeton Junction:

  • Princeton Junction on Vaughn Drive
  • Lv Princeton Junction
  • Arrive Princeton Junction#

Public transit stations close to Charlestown, Philadelphia

Charlestown is located at Charlestown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS.

Train stations close to Charlestown:

  • Malvern

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

  • General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
  • General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd
  • Morehall Rd & Atwater Dr - FS

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Charlestown?

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line MFL, Bus line FLIXBUS 2602.

  • Is there a direct train between Princeton Junction and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Princeton Junction to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Washington station near Princeton Junction to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till 30th Street station near Charlestown in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Princeton Junction to Charlestown in Philadelphia by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Princeton Junction and Charlestown in Philadelphia by train, subway and bus is about 3 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Princeton Junction to get to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Washington station near Princeton Junction in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Princeton Junction and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the 30th Street stop, which is closest to Charlestown in Philadelphia.