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

By subway and train

To get from Princeton to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the PS train from Princeton station to Princeton Junction 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 11 min.

71min
Train - PS
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Leaves from Princeton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton
  • 2
    Train - PSPS
    Wait for train
    PS
    Princeton Jct.
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 8
    Ride to subway station 13th St Station
    Ride to subway station
    13th St Station
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Princeton to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PS train from Princeton station to Princeton Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 125 bus from Market St & Schuylkill Av station to 13th St & Market St - Mbfs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Train - PS
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 125
125
Walk to Philadelphia
Leaves from Princeton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton
  • 2
    Train - PSPS
    Wait for train
    PS
    Princeton Jct.
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & Schuylkill Av
    ID 21529
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    13th-Market
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    13th St & Market St - Mbfs
    ID 1721
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    50 yd • 1 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 45.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Princeton to Philadelphia by 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 Us-206 at Hibben Rd.

Train stations close to Princeton:

  • Princeton Junction

Bus stations close to Princeton:

  • Us-206 at Hibben Rd
  • Us-206 at Library Pl
  • Alexander St 100' N Of Faculty Rd

Public transit stations close to Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Philadelphia is located at Philadelphia, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is 15th St Station.

Subway stations close to Philadelphia:

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

Bus stations close to Philadelphia:

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

By bus and train

To get from Princeton to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PS train from Princeton station to Princeton Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 125 bus from Market St & Schuylkill Av station to 13th St & Market St - Mbfs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Train - PS
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 125
125
Walk to Philadelphia
Leaves from Princeton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton
  • 2
    Train - PSPS
    Wait for train
    PS
    Princeton Jct.
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & Schuylkill Av
    ID 21529
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    13th-Market
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    13th St & Market St - Mbfs
    ID 1721
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line PS, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line MFL.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line PS, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 125.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

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

    The PS train line goes from Princeton Jct. station near Princeton to Princeton Junction station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till 13th St Station station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Princeton and Philadelphia in Philadelphia by train and subway is about 1 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the PS train from the Princeton Jct. station near Princeton in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the train at the 13th St Station station, which is closest to Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

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