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

From Princeton to Philadelphia by metro and train

To get from Princeton to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the PRIN train from Princeton station to Princeton Junction 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 3 min.

63min
Train - PRIN
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - L1
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 - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - L1
    Wait for metro
    L1
    Frankford Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    13th St Station
    3 min
  • 9
    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, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PRIN train from Princeton station to Princeton Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 44 bus from Market St & Schuylkill Av station to Market St & 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Train - PRIN
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 44
44
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 - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & Schuylkill Av
    ID 21529
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Front-Market
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 13th St
    ID 10263
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    170 yd • 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 45.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Princeton to Philadelphia by 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 Alexander St 100' N Of Faculty Rd.

Train stations close to Princeton:

  • Princeton Junction

Bus stations close to Princeton:

  • Alexander St 100' N Of Faculty Rd
  • Alexander St 100'N Of Faculty Rd
  • University Pl at Edwards Pl

Public transit stations close to Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Philadelphia is located at Philadelphia, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Juniper St & Commerce St.

Metro stations close to Philadelphia:

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

Train stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Jefferson Station

Bus stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Juniper St & Commerce St
  • 13th St & Market St - Mbfs
  • Market St at 13th St

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From Princeton to Philadelphia 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 PRIN train from Princeton station to Princeton Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 44 bus from Market St & Schuylkill Av station to Market St & 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Train - PRIN
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 44
44
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 - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & Schuylkill Av
    ID 21529
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Front-Market
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 13th St
    ID 10263
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Train line PRIN, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Metro line L1.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Train line PRIN, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 44.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Princeton and Philadelphia in Philadelphia by train and metro is about 1 hr 3 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 in Philadelphia.

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