How to get from Princeton to North Philadelphia by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Princeton to North Philadelphia in Philadelphia, take the 606 bus from Nassau St at Palmer Square station to S Clinton Ave at Barlow St station. Next, take the TRE train from Trenton station to North Philadelphia Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Train - TRE
TRE
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
    0.51 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
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9704 - Temple University
  • 6
    Ride to train station North Philadelphia Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    North Philadelphia Amtrak
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 606, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and CHW

To get from Princeton to North Philadelphia in Philadelphia, 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 CHW train from 30th Street station to North Philadelphia Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - CHW
CHW
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
    0.51 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
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - CHWCHW
    Wait for train
    CHW
    #3807 - Chestnut Hill West
  • 8
    Ride to train station North Philadelphia Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    North Philadelphia Amtrak
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Princeton to North Philadelphia
The distance between Princeton, Philadelphia and North Philadelphia, Philadelphia is approximately 40.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Princeton to North Philadelphia 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 Princeton

Princeton is located at Princeton, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Nassau St at S Tulane St.

Train stations close to Princeton:

  • Princeton Junction

Bus stations close to Princeton:

  • Nassau St at S Tulane St
  • Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square
  • Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
Public transit stations close to North Philadelphia, Philadelphia

North Philadelphia is located at North Philadelphia, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Broad St & Glenwood Av.

Subway stations close to North Philadelphia:

  • North Philadelphia
  • Allegheny

Train stations close to North Philadelphia:

  • North Philadelphia Amtrak
  • North Broad
  • Allegheny

Bus stations close to North Philadelphia:

  • Broad St & Glenwood Av
  • Broad St & Glenwood Av
  • Broad St & Somerset St
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 606, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and CHW

To get from Princeton to North Philadelphia in Philadelphia, 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 CHW train from 30th Street station to North Philadelphia Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - CHW
CHW
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
    0.51 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
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - CHWCHW
    Wait for train
    CHW
    #3807 - Chestnut Hill West
  • 8
    Ride to train station North Philadelphia Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    North Philadelphia Amtrak
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Princeton to North Philadelphia?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line TRE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Princeton to North Philadelphia?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line CHW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Princeton to North Philadelphia in Philadelphia?

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

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

    The total travel time between Princeton and North Philadelphia in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    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 North Philadelphia in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Cc Hamilton Marketplace station, which is closest to North Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

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