How to get from Princeton to Philadelphia by bus, metro and train?

From Princeton to Philadelphia by bus, metro and train

To get from Princeton to Philadelphia you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line: 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 T3 metro from 30th St station to 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Princeton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Philadelphia on the Moovit app.

90min
Bus - 606
606
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - T3
Leaves from Nassau St at Palmer Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Princeton
  • 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
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    30th St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Metro - T3
    Wait for metro
    T3
    13th-Market
  • 9
    Ride to metro station 13th St
    Ride to metro station
    13th St
    ID 283
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Princeton to Philadelphia by bus, metro and train via 606, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and T5

To get from Princeton to Philadelphia you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line: 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 T5 metro from 30th St station to 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Princeton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Philadelphia on the Moovit app.

90min
Bus - 606
606
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - T5
Leaves from Nassau St at Palmer Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Princeton
  • 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
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    30th St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Metro - T5
    Wait for metro
    T5
    13th-Market
  • 9
    Ride to metro station 13th St
    Ride to metro station
    13th St
    ID 283
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Princeton to Philadelphia

The distance between Princeton and Philadelphia is approximately 46.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Princeton to Philadelphia by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Metro And Train schedule from Princeton to Philadelphia

To check the bus, metro and train schedule from Princeton to Philadelphia using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Princeton) and destination (Philadelphia), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, metro 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, metro and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Princeton to Philadelphia by bus, metro and train via 606, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and T5

To get from Princeton to Philadelphia you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line: 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 T5 metro from 30th St station to 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Princeton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Philadelphia on the Moovit app.

90min
Bus - 606
606
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - T5
Leaves from Nassau St at Palmer Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Princeton
  • 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
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    30th St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Metro - T5
    Wait for metro
    T5
    13th-Market
  • 9
    Ride to metro station 13th St
    Ride to metro station
    13th St
    ID 283
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 606, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Metro line T3.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 606, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Metro line T5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

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

    The 606 bus line goes from Cc Hamilton Marketplace station near Princeton in Philadelphia to S Clinton Ave at Barlow St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till S Clinton Ave at Barlow St station near Philadelphia.

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

    The total travel time between Princeton and Philadelphia by bus, train and metro is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the 606 bus from the Cc Hamilton Marketplace stop near Princeton in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the S Clinton Ave at Barlow St station, which is closest to Philadelphia.

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