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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 in 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 L1 metro from 30th St Station station to 13th St Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Bus - 606
606
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - L1
Walk to Philadelphia
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
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Metro - L1
    Wait for metro
    L1
    Frankford Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    13th St Station
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Princeton to Philadelphia by bus and train

To get from Princeton to 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 Suburban Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Bus - 606
606
Train - TRE
TRE
Walk to Philadelphia
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
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    # - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Princeton to Philadelphia

The distance between Princeton, Philadelphia and Philadelphia, Philadelphia is approximately 46.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 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.

Public transit stations close to Princeton

Princeton is located at Princeton, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Nassau St at Palmer Square.

Train stations close to Princeton:

  • Princeton Junction
  • Princeton

Bus stations close to Princeton:

  • Nassau St at Palmer Square
  • Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
  • Nassau St at S Tulane St

Public transit stations close to Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Philadelphia is located at Philadelphia, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is 13th St Station.

Metro stations close to Philadelphia:

  • 13th St Station
  • 11th St Station
  • City Hall

Train stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Jefferson Station

Bus stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Broad St & Arch St
  • Market St & 12th St - Mbfs
  • Arch St & Broad St

From Princeton to Philadelphia by bus and train

To get from Princeton to 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 Suburban Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Bus - 606
606
Train - TRE
TRE
Walk to Philadelphia
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
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    # - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 606, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Metro line L1.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 606, Train line TRE.

  • 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 48 min.

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

    The 606 bus line goes from Cc Hamilton Marketplace station near Princeton 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 in 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 in Philadelphia by bus, train and metro is about 1 hr 48 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 in Philadelphia.