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How to get from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction by train?

By train

To get from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction, take the TRE train from Jefferson Station station to Trenton station. Next, take the NC train from Trenton station to Princeton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Walk to train stationTrain - TRE
TRE
Train - NC
Leaves from Jefferson Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9701 - Trenton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    60 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station Princeton Junction
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By subway and train

To get from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the MFL subway from 13th St Station station to 30th St Station 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 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Leaves from 13th St Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Philadelphia
  • 2
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    30th St Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    130 yd • 2 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
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Public transit directions from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction

The distance between Philadelphia, Princeton Junction and Princeton Junction, Princeton Junction is approximately 43.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Princeton Junction – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Philadelphia

Philadelphia is located at Philadelphia, Princeton Junction and the nearest public transit station is Juniper St & Commerce St.

Subway stations close to Philadelphia:

  • 13th St Station
  • City Hall
  • 15th St Station

Bus stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Juniper St & Commerce St
  • Market St at 13th St
  • 13th St & Market St - Mbfs

Public transit stations close to Princeton Junction, Princeton Junction

Princeton Junction is located at Princeton Junction, Princeton Junction and the nearest public transit station is Lv Princeton Junction.

Train stations close to Princeton Junction:

  • Princeton Junction
  • Princeton

Bus stations close to Princeton Junction:

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

By subway and train

To get from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the MFL subway from 13th St Station station to 30th St Station 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 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Leaves from 13th St Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Philadelphia
  • 2
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    30th St Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    130 yd • 2 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line TRE, Bus line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line MFL, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line NC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction?

    The TRE train line goes from Jefferson Station station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia to #9701 - Trenton station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Princeton Junction station near Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction.

  • How long does it take to travel from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction by train?

    The total travel time between Philadelphia in Philadelphia and Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction by train is about 1 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the TRE train from the Jefferson Station station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

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

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

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