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

From Princeton Junction to Chester, PA by bus and train

To get from Princeton Junction to Chester, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CAROLINIAN train from Princeton Junction station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AIR train and finally take the 37 bus from Airport Terminal B station to 3rd St & Madison St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The bus and train schedule from Princeton Junction may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

114min
Train - CAROLINIANCAROLINIAN
Train - AIR
AIR
Bus - 37
37
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Princeton Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton Junction
  • 2
    Train - CAROLINIANCAROLINIAN
    Wait for train
    CAROLINIAN
    Charlotte
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - AIRAIR
    Wait for train
    AIR
    Airport Terminal E & F
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Airport Terminal B
    19 min
  • 6
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Chester Via Airport Business Center
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & Madison St
    ID 24963
    25 min
  • 8
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Princeton Junction to Chester, PA by bus and train via CAROLINIAN, MED and 113

To get from Princeton Junction to Chester, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CAROLINIAN train from Princeton Junction station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the 113 bus from Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs station to 3rd St & Madison St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The bus and train schedule from Princeton Junction may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

119min
Train - CAROLINIANCAROLINIAN
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 113
113
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Princeton Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton Junction
  • 2
    Train - CAROLINIANCAROLINIAN
    Wait for train
    CAROLINIAN
    Charlotte
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    Wawa
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lansdowne
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs
    ID 2044
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Claymont Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & Madison St
    ID 24963
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Princeton Junction to Chester, PA

The distance between Princeton Junction and Chester, PA is approximately 59.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Princeton Junction 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 Junction to Chester, PA

To check the bus and train schedule from Princeton Junction to Chester, PA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Princeton Junction) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Princeton Junction to Chester, PA by bus and train via CAROLINIAN, MED and 113

To get from Princeton Junction to Chester, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CAROLINIAN train from Princeton Junction station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the 113 bus from Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs station to 3rd St & Madison St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The bus and train schedule from Princeton Junction may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

119min
Train - CAROLINIANCAROLINIAN
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 113
113
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Princeton Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton Junction
  • 2
    Train - CAROLINIANCAROLINIAN
    Wait for train
    CAROLINIAN
    Charlotte
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    Wawa
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lansdowne
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs
    ID 2044
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Claymont Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & Madison St
    ID 24963
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Train line CAROLINIAN, Train line AIR, Bus line 37.

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

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Train line CAROLINIAN, Train line MED, Bus line 113.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Princeton Junction to Chester, PA?

    The CAROLINIAN train line goes from Charlotte station near Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 30th Street station near Chester, PA.

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

    The total travel time between Princeton Junction and Chester, PA by train and bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the CAROLINIAN train from the Charlotte station near Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction.

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

    Get off the train at the 30th Street stop, which is closest to Chester, PA.

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