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How to get from Charlestown to Princeton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Charlestown to Princeton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 206 bus from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station to Paoli Regional Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the PS train from Princeton Junction station to Princeton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Bus - 206
206
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Train - PS
Walk to Princeton
Leaves from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Charlestown
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Paoli Rail Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paoli
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    75 min
  • 7
    Train - PSPS
    Wait for train
    PS
    Princeton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Princeton
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Princeton
    Walk to
    Princeton
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 206, KEYSTONE SERVICE and 606

To get from Charlestown to Princeton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 206 bus from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station to Paoli Regional Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the 606 bus from S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave station to Nassau St at S Tulane St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Bus - 206
206
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Princeton
Leaves from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Charlestown
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Paoli Rail Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paoli
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave
    ID 22647
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Cc Princeton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nassau St at S Tulane St
    ID 33087
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to Princeton
    Walk to
    Princeton
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charlestown to Princeton

The distance between Charlestown, Philadelphia and Princeton, Philadelphia is approximately 71.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charlestown to Princeton by bus 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 Charlestown

Charlestown is located at Charlestown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd.

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

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

Public transit stations close to Princeton, Philadelphia

Princeton is located at Princeton, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square.

Train stations close to Princeton:

  • Princeton Junction
  • Princeton

Bus stations close to Princeton:

  • Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
  • Nassau St at Palmer Square
  • Nassau St at S Tulane St

Alternative route by bus and train via 206, KEYSTONE SERVICE and 606

To get from Charlestown to Princeton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 206 bus from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station to Paoli Regional Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the 606 bus from S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave station to Nassau St at S Tulane St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Bus - 206
206
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Princeton
Leaves from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Charlestown
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Paoli Rail Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paoli
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave
    ID 22647
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Cc Princeton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nassau St at S Tulane St
    ID 33087
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to Princeton
    Walk to
    Princeton
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line PS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charlestown to Princeton?

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line 606.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Charlestown to Princeton in Philadelphia?

    The 206 bus line goes from Paoli Rail Station station near Charlestown to Paoli Regional Rail Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Princeton station near Princeton in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Charlestown and Princeton in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 206 bus from the Paoli Rail Station stop near Charlestown in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Princeton station, which is closest to Princeton in Philadelphia.

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