How to get from Princeton Junction to Lower Merion by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Princeton Junction to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Princeton Junction station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the NHSL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Princeton Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton Junction
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    13 min
  • 7
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Princeton Junction to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Princeton Junction station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 bus and finally take the NHSL subway from Gulph Mills station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 125
125
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Princeton Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton Junction
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Schuylkill Av & JFK Blvd
    ID 30576
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Moore Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gulph Mills Station
    ID 31031
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Gulph Mills
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Princeton Junction to Lower Merion

The distance between Princeton Junction, Philadelphia and Lower Merion, Philadelphia is approximately 55.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Princeton Junction to Lower Merion by subway 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 Princeton Junction

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
  • Princeton Junction

Bus stations close to Princeton Junction:

  • Princeton Junction on Vaughn Drive
  • Lv Princeton Junction
  • Arrive Princeton Junction#

Public transit stations close to Lower Merion, Philadelphia

Lower Merion is located at Lower Merion, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Matsonford.

Subway stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Matsonford
  • Gulph Mills
  • Radnor

Train stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Villanova
  • Radnor

Related Routes

By bus, subway and train

To get from Princeton Junction to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Princeton Junction station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 bus and finally take the NHSL subway from Gulph Mills station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 125
125
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Princeton Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton Junction
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Schuylkill Av & JFK Blvd
    ID 30576
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Moore Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gulph Mills Station
    ID 31031
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Gulph Mills
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line MFL, Bus line NHSL.

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

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 125, Bus line NHSL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

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

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Washington station near Princeton Junction to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till 30th Street station near Lower Merion in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Princeton Junction to Lower Merion in Philadelphia by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Princeton Junction and Lower Merion in Philadelphia by train and subway is about 1 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Washington station near Princeton Junction in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the train at the 30th Street station, which is closest to Lower Merion in Philadelphia.

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