How to get from Princeton University to Philadelphia, PA by bus, metro and train?

From Princeton University to Philadelphia, PA by bus, metro and train

To get from Princeton University to Philadelphia, PA 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 TRE train and finally take the B1 metro from North Philadelphia station to Lombard South station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Princeton University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Philadelphia, PA on the Moovit app.

122min

606

TRE

Leaves from Nassau St at Palmer Square

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Nassau St at Palmer Square
ID 22503
250 yd • 3 min
2
606
Wait for bus
606
Cc Hamilton Marketplace
3
Ride to bus station
S Clinton Ave at Barlow St
ID 22649
39 min
4
Walk to train station
Trenton
70 yd • 1 min
5
TRE
Wait for train
TRE
#Tre9718 - Temple University
6
Ride to train station
North Philadelphia Amtrak
40 min
7
Walk to metro station
North Philadelphia
8

Wait for metro
B1
NRG
9
Ride to metro station
Lombard South
16 min
10
Walk to
Philadelphia, PA
70 yd • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Princeton University to Philadelphia, PA

The distance between Princeton University and Philadelphia, PA is approximately 44.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Princeton University to Philadelphia, PA by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Metro And Train schedule from Princeton University to Philadelphia, PA

To check the bus, metro and train schedule from Princeton University to Philadelphia, PA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Princeton University) and destination (Philadelphia, PA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, metro and 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 bus, metro and train schedules.

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton University to Philadelphia, PA?
The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 606, Train line TRE, Metro line B1.
Is there a direct bus between Princeton University and Philadelphia, PA?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 2 min.
Which bus line goes from Princeton University to Philadelphia, PA?
The 606 bus line goes from Nassau St at Palmer Square station near Princeton University in Princeton to S Clinton Ave at Barlow St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till S Clinton Ave at Barlow St station near Philadelphia, PA.
How long does it take to travel from Princeton University to Philadelphia, PA by bus, train and metro?
The total travel time between Princeton University and Philadelphia, PA by bus, train and metro is about 2 hr 2 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Princeton University to get to Philadelphia, PA?
Get on the 606 bus from the Nassau St at Palmer Square stop near Princeton University in Princeton.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Princeton University and Philadelphia, PA?
Get off the bus at the S Clinton Ave at Barlow St station, which is closest to Philadelphia, PA.

Last updated on October 31, 2026

How to get from Princeton University to Philadelphia, PA by bus, metro and train?

From Princeton University to Philadelphia, PA by bus, metro and train

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