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

By bus, subway and train

To get from Princeton to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway 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 MFL subway from 30th St Station station to 13th St Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Bus - 606
606
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
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
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 9
    Ride to subway station 13th St Station
    Ride to subway station
    13th St Station
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via 606, TRE and MFL

To get from Princeton to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway 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 TRE train and finally take the MFL subway from 30th St Station station to 13th St Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Bus - 606
606
Train - TRE
TRE
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
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
    #706 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 9
    Ride to subway station 13th St Station
    Ride to subway station
    13th St Station
    3 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 46.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Princeton to Philadelphia by bus, 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

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

Train stations close to Princeton:

  • Princeton

Bus stations close to Princeton:

  • Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
  • University Pl at Edwards Pl
  • 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 Market St at 13th St.

Subway stations close to Philadelphia:

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

Bus stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Market St at 13th St
  • Market St at 12th St
  • Market St & 12th St - Mbfs

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via 606, TRE and MFL

To get from Princeton to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway 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 TRE train and finally take the MFL subway from 30th St Station station to 13th St Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Bus - 606
606
Train - TRE
TRE
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
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
    #706 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 9
    Ride to subway station 13th St Station
    Ride to subway station
    13th St Station
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line MFL.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line TRE, Bus line MFL.

  • 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 subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 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 subway 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 subway?

    The total travel time between Princeton and Philadelphia in Philadelphia by bus, train and subway is about 1 hr 47 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.

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