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How to get from Chester to Princeton Junction by train?

By train

To get from Chester to Princeton Junction in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: 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 NC train from Trenton station to Princeton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Walk to train stationTrain - WIL
WIL
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Train - NC
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
    #204 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    New York Penn Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station Princeton Junction
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via WIL, TRE and NC

To get from Chester to Princeton Junction in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the WIL train from Chester station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the NC train from Trenton station to Princeton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Walk to train stationTrain - WIL
WIL
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - NC
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
    #204 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #703 - Trenton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    53 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    New York Penn Station
  • 7
    Ride to train station Princeton Junction
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chester to Princeton Junction

The distance between Chester, Philadelphia and Princeton Junction, Philadelphia is approximately 54.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester to Princeton Junction by 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 Junction, Philadelphia

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#

Alternative route by train via WIL, TRE and NC

To get from Chester to Princeton Junction in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the WIL train from Chester station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the NC train from Trenton station to Princeton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Walk to train stationTrain - WIL
WIL
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - NC
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
    #204 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #703 - Trenton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    53 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    New York Penn Station
  • 7
    Ride to train station Princeton Junction
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line TRE, Bus line NC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

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

    The WIL train line goes from Chester station near Chester to #204 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Princeton Junction station near Princeton Junction in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Chester and Princeton Junction in Philadelphia by train is about 2 hr 44 min.

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

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

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