How to get from Princeton to Philadelphia by train?

From Princeton to Philadelphia by train

To get from Princeton to Philadelphia you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PRIN train from Princeton station to Princeton Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the TRE train from Trenton station to Suburban Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The train schedule from Princeton may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Philadelphia on the Moovit app.

117min
Train - PRIN
Train - NC
Train - TRE
TRE
Walk to Philadelphia
Leaves from Princeton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton
  • 2
    Train - PRINPRIN
    Wait for train
    PRIN
    #4122| Princeton Jct.
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3821| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    Temple University
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    55 min
  • 8
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 T5 metro from 30th St station to 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The train schedule from Princeton may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Philadelphia on the Moovit app.

118min
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - T5
Leaves from Nassau St at Palmer Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nassau St at Palmer Square
    ID 22503
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 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 45.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Princeton to Philadelphia by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Princeton to Philadelphia

To check the 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 train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 train schedules.

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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 T5 metro from 30th St station to 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The train schedule from Princeton may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Philadelphia on the Moovit app.

118min
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - T5
Leaves from Nassau St at Palmer Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nassau St at Palmer Square
    ID 22503
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 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 117 minutes, using Train line PRIN, Train line NC, Train line TRE.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 606, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Metro line T5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

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

    The PRIN train line goes from #4122| Princeton Jct. station near Princeton in Philadelphia to Princeton Junction station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Princeton Junction station near Philadelphia.

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

    The total travel time between Princeton and Philadelphia by train is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the PRIN train from the #4122| 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 Princeton Junction station, which is closest to Philadelphia.

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