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

By bus and train

To get from Princeton to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 606 bus from Nassau St at Palmer Square station to S Clinton Ave at Barlow St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the 16 bus from Broad St & Glenwood Av station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Bus - 606
606
Train - TRE
TRE
Bus - 16
16
Leaves from Nassau St at Palmer Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Princeton
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Cc Hamilton Marketplace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Clinton Ave at Barlow St
    ID 22649
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9704 - Temple University
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Philadelphia Amtrak
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St & Glenwood Av
    ID 17291
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Princeton to Cheltenham

The distance between Princeton, Philadelphia and Cheltenham, Philadelphia is approximately 46.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Princeton to Cheltenham 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 Princeton

Princeton is located at Princeton, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Witherspoon St at Paul Robeson Pl.

Train stations close to Princeton:

  • Princeton

Bus stations close to Princeton:

  • Witherspoon St at Paul Robeson Pl
  • Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
  • Witherspoon St at Wiggins Street

Public transit stations close to Cheltenham, Philadelphia

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop.

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Stenton
  • Sedgwick
  • Elkins Park

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av - Fs
  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line TRE, Bus line 16.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

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

    The 606 bus line goes from Cc Hamilton Marketplace station near Princeton to S Clinton Ave at Barlow St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till S Clinton Ave at Barlow St station near Cheltenham in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Princeton and Cheltenham in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 606 bus from the Cc Hamilton Marketplace stop near Princeton in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the S Clinton Ave at Barlow St stop, which is closest to Cheltenham in Philadelphia.

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