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

By bus and train

To get from Chester to Princeton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WIL train from Chester station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL 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 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Walk to train stationTrain - WIL
WIL
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Princeton
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #206 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave
    ID 22647
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Cc Princeton Shopping Ctr Hamilton Rail Station-Exact Fa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nassau St at S Tulane St
    ID 33087
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Princeton
    Walk to
    Princeton
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Chester to Princeton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WIL train from Chester station to 30th Street 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 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Walk to train stationTrain - WIL
WIL
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Princeton
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #206 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave
    ID 22647
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Cc Princeton Shopping Ctr Hamilton Rail Station-Exact Fa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nassau St at S Tulane St
    ID 33087
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Princeton
    Walk to
    Princeton
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chester to Princeton

The distance between Chester, Philadelphia and Princeton, Philadelphia is approximately 57.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester 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 Chester

Chester is located at Chester, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Chester.

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Chester
  • Crum Lynne
  • Highland Avenue

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • 6th & Edgemont Av
  • Welsh St & Wall St
  • Av Of the States & 4th St

Public transit stations close to Princeton, Philadelphia

Princeton is located at Princeton, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Rt-27 (Nassau St) at Moran Ave.

Train stations close to Princeton:

  • Princeton
  • Princeton Junction

Bus stations close to Princeton:

  • Rt-27 (Nassau St) at Moran Ave
  • University Pl at Edwards Pl
  • Us-206 at Library Pl

Related Routes

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

To get from Chester to Princeton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WIL train from Chester station to 30th Street 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 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Walk to train stationTrain - WIL
WIL
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Princeton
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #206 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave
    ID 22647
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Cc Princeton Shopping Ctr Hamilton Rail Station-Exact Fa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nassau St at S Tulane St
    ID 33087
    44 min
  • 9
    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 Chester to Princeton?

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 606.

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

    The alternative route takes 186 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line 606.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chester to Princeton in Philadelphia?

    The WIL train line goes from Chester station near Chester to #206 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Princeton station near Princeton in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Chester and Princeton in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 3 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the WIL train from the Chester station near Chester in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the train at the Princeton stop, which is closest to Princeton in Philadelphia.

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