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How to get from Princeton to Philadelphia by train?

From Princeton to Philadelphia by train

To get from Princeton to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PS 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 55 min.

115min
Train - PS
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 - PSPS
    Wait for train
    PS
    Princeton Jct.
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    19 min
  • 6
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #706 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    53 min
  • 8
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Princeton to Philadelphia by bus and train

To get from Princeton to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 605 bus from Princeton Railroad Station station to Nassau Park Blvd at Route 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 600 bus and finally take the TRE train from Trenton station to Suburban Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 600
600
Train - TRE
TRE
Walk to Philadelphia
Leaves from Princeton Railroad Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Princeton
  • 2
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    Quaker Br Mall Via Griggs Frm
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nassau Park Blvd at Route 1
    ID 22924
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Trenton Via Marketfair
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
    ID 22736
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #706 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    460 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 45.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 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.

Public transit stations close to Princeton

Princeton is located at Princeton, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Nassau St at S Tulane St.

Train stations close to Princeton:

  • Princeton Junction

Bus stations close to Princeton:

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

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:

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

Bus stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Market St at 13th St
  • Market St & 13th St
  • Arch St & 13th St

From Princeton to Philadelphia by bus and train

To get from Princeton to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 605 bus from Princeton Railroad Station station to Nassau Park Blvd at Route 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 600 bus and finally take the TRE train from Trenton station to Suburban Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 600
600
Train - TRE
TRE
Walk to Philadelphia
Leaves from Princeton Railroad Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Princeton
  • 2
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    Quaker Br Mall Via Griggs Frm
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nassau Park Blvd at Route 1
    ID 22924
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Trenton Via Marketfair
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
    ID 22736
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #706 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    460 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 115 minutes, using Bus line PS, Bus line NC, Bus line TRE.

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

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 605, Bus line 600, Bus line TRE.

  • 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 55 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 till Princeton Junction station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Princeton and Philadelphia in Philadelphia by train is about 1 hr 55 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 Princeton Junction station, which is closest to Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

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