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How to get from Lansdowne to Princeton Junction by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Lansdowne to Princeton Junction in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 42 bus from Marshall Rd & Gilpin Rd station to Chestnut St & Schuykill Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL 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 23 min.

143min
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Leaves from Marshall Rd & Gilpin Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Gilpin Rd
    ID 22104
    1.07 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    2nd-Spruce
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut St & Schuykill Av
    ID 32637
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    New York Penn Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station Princeton Junction
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 42, TRE and NC

To get from Lansdowne to Princeton Junction in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 42 bus from Marshall Rd & Gilpin Rd station to Chestnut St & Schuykill Av 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 23 min.

143min
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - NC
Leaves from Marshall Rd & Gilpin Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Gilpin Rd
    ID 22104
    1.07 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    2nd-Spruce
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut St & Schuykill Av
    ID 32637
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9701 - Trenton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    51 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
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Public transit directions from Lansdowne to Princeton Junction

The distance between Lansdowne, Philadelphia and Princeton Junction, Philadelphia is approximately 48.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lansdowne to Princeton Junction 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 Lansdowne

Lansdowne is located at Lansdowne, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Lansdowne Av & Lacrosse Av.

Train stations close to Lansdowne:

  • Gladstone
  • Lansdowne
  • Fernwood-Yeadon

Bus stations close to Lansdowne:

  • Lansdowne Av & Lacrosse Av
  • Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs
  • Lansdowne Av & Stewart Av

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 bus and train via 42, TRE and NC

To get from Lansdowne to Princeton Junction in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 42 bus from Marshall Rd & Gilpin Rd station to Chestnut St & Schuykill Av 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 23 min.

143min
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - NC
Leaves from Marshall Rd & Gilpin Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Gilpin Rd
    ID 22104
    1.07 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    2nd-Spruce
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut St & Schuykill Av
    ID 32637
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9701 - Trenton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    51 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line TRE, Bus line NC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lansdowne to Princeton Junction in Philadelphia?

    The 42 bus line goes from Marshall Rd & Gilpin Rd station near Lansdowne to 2nd-Spruce station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Princeton Junction station near Princeton Junction in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Lansdowne and Princeton Junction in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the 42 bus from the Marshall Rd & Gilpin Rd stop near Lansdowne in Philadelphia.

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

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

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