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

From Princeton to Chester, PA by bus and train

To get from Princeton to Chester, PA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The bus and train schedule from Princeton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

188min
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Nassau St at Palmer Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nassau St at Palmer Square
    ID 22503
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 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
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #Wil3209 - Wilmington
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Princeton to Chester, PA by bus and train via 606, TRE and WIL

To get from Princeton to Chester, PA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The bus and train schedule from Princeton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

188min
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Nassau St at Palmer Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nassau St at Palmer Square
    ID 22503
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 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
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #Tre9716 - Temple University
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #Wil3209 - Wilmington
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Princeton to Chester, PA

The distance between Princeton and Chester, PA is approximately 58.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Princeton to Chester, PA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Princeton to Chester, PA

To check the bus and train schedule from Princeton to Chester, PA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Princeton) and destination (Chester, PA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Princeton to Chester, PA by bus and train via 606, TRE and WIL

To get from Princeton to Chester, PA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The bus and train schedule from Princeton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

188min
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Nassau St at Palmer Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nassau St at Palmer Square
    ID 22503
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 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
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #Tre9716 - Temple University
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #Wil3209 - Wilmington
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 606, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line WIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 606, Train line TRE, Train line WIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Chester, PA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Princeton to Chester, PA?

    The 606 bus line goes from Nassau St at Palmer Square station near Princeton in Philadelphia to Cc Hamilton Marketplace station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Cc Hamilton Marketplace station near Chester, PA.

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

    The total travel time between Princeton and Chester, PA by bus and train is about 3 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Princeton to get to Chester, PA?

    Get on the 606 bus from the Nassau St at Palmer Square stop near Princeton in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Princeton and Chester, PA?

    Get off the bus at the Cc Hamilton Marketplace station, which is closest to Chester, PA.

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