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

By subway and train

To get from Princeton Junction to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from Princeton Junction station to 30th Street station. Next, take the MFL subway from 30th St Station station to 13th St Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min.

46min
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Leaves from Princeton Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton Junction
  • 2
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station 13th St Station
    Ride to subway station
    13th St Station
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By light rail and train

To get from Princeton Junction to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Princeton Junction station to 30th Street station. Next, take the 13 light rail from 30th St station to 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Light Rail - 13
13
Leaves from Princeton Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton Junction
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    30th St
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1313
    Wait for light rail
    13
    13th-Market
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station 13th St
    Ride to light rail station
    13th St
    ID 283
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Princeton Junction to Philadelphia

The distance between Princeton Junction, Philadelphia and Philadelphia, Philadelphia is approximately 43.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Princeton Junction 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 Junction

Princeton Junction is located at Princeton Junction, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Arrive Princeton Junction#.

Train stations close to Princeton Junction:

  • Princeton

Bus stations close to Princeton Junction:

  • Arrive Princeton Junction#
  • Lv Princeton Junction
  • Princeton Junction on Vaughn Drive

Public transit stations close to Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Philadelphia is located at Philadelphia, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is 13th St & Market St - Mbfs.

Subway stations close to Philadelphia:

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

Bus stations close to Philadelphia:

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

By light rail and train

To get from Princeton Junction to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Princeton Junction station to 30th Street station. Next, take the 13 light rail from 30th St station to 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Light Rail - 13
13
Leaves from Princeton Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton Junction
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    30th St
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1313
    Wait for light rail
    13
    13th-Market
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station 13th St
    Ride to light rail station
    13th St
    ID 283
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line MFL.

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

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 13.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Princeton Junction to Philadelphia?

    The KEYSTONE SERVICE train line goes from Harrisburg station near Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 30th Street station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

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

    The total travel time between Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction and Philadelphia in Philadelphia by train and subway is about 46 min.

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

    Get on the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from the Harrisburg station near Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction.

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

    Get off the train at the 30th Street station, which is closest to Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

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