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How to get from Plainsboro Center to Colwyn by bus, light rail and train?

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Plainsboro Center to Colwyn in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 600 bus from Scudders Mill Rd at Schalks Crossing Rd station to Princeton Junction on Vaughn Drive station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 11 light rail from 22nd St station to Main St & 3rd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Bus - 600
600
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Light Rail - 11
11
Leaves from Scudders Mill Rd at Schalks Crossing Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Plainsboro Center
  • 2
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Trenton Via Marketfair
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princeton Junction on Vaughn Drive
    ID 22931
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Princeton Junction
    20 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
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    22nd St
    ID 20661
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1111
    Wait for light rail
    11
    Darby Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Main St & 3rd St
    Ride to light rail station
    Main St & 3rd St
    ID 20763
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, light rail and train via 600, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 36

To get from Plainsboro Center to Colwyn in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 600 bus from Scudders Mill Rd at Schalks Crossing Rd station to Princeton Junction on Vaughn Drive station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 36 light rail from 22nd St station to Elmwood Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Bus - 600
600
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Light Rail - 36
36
Walk to Colwyn
Leaves from Scudders Mill Rd at Schalks Crossing Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Plainsboro Center
  • 2
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Trenton Via Marketfair
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princeton Junction on Vaughn Drive
    ID 22931
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Princeton Junction
    20 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
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    22nd St
    ID 20661
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 3636
    Wait for light rail
    36
    Elmwood-Island
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Elmwood Loop
    ID 611
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colwyn
    Walk to
    Colwyn
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plainsboro Center to Colwyn

The distance between Plainsboro Center, Philadelphia and Colwyn, Philadelphia is approximately 58.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plainsboro Center to Colwyn by bus, light rail 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 Plainsboro Center

Plainsboro Center is located at Plainsboro Center, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Schalks Crossing Rd at Market St.

Train stations close to Plainsboro Center:

  • Princeton Junction

Bus stations close to Plainsboro Center:

  • Schalks Crossing Rd at Market St
  • Scudders Mill Rd at Schalks Crossing Rd
  • Plainsboro Rd at Fox Run Dr

Public transit stations close to Colwyn, Philadelphia

Colwyn is located at Colwyn, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Island Av & Woodland Av.

Bus stations close to Colwyn:

  • Island Av & Woodland Av
  • Cobbs Creek Pkwy & Upland St - FS
  • Cobbs Creek Pkwy & Upland St

Alternative route by bus, light rail and train via 600, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 36

To get from Plainsboro Center to Colwyn in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 600 bus from Scudders Mill Rd at Schalks Crossing Rd station to Princeton Junction on Vaughn Drive station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 36 light rail from 22nd St station to Elmwood Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Bus - 600
600
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Light Rail - 36
36
Walk to Colwyn
Leaves from Scudders Mill Rd at Schalks Crossing Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Plainsboro Center
  • 2
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Trenton Via Marketfair
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princeton Junction on Vaughn Drive
    ID 22931
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Princeton Junction
    20 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
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    22nd St
    ID 20661
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 3636
    Wait for light rail
    36
    Elmwood-Island
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Elmwood Loop
    ID 611
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colwyn
    Walk to
    Colwyn
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Plainsboro Center to Colwyn?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 600, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Plainsboro Center to Colwyn?

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 600, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 36.

  • Is there a direct bus between Plainsboro Center and Colwyn in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Plainsboro Center to Colwyn in Philadelphia?

    The 600 bus line goes from Trenton Via Marketfair station near Plainsboro Center to Princeton Junction on Vaughn Drive station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Main St & 3rd St station near Colwyn in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Plainsboro Center to Colwyn in Philadelphia by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Plainsboro Center and Colwyn in Philadelphia by bus, train and light rail is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Plainsboro Center to get to Colwyn in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 600 bus from the Trenton Via Marketfair stop near Plainsboro Center in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Plainsboro Center and Colwyn in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Main St & 3rd St station, which is closest to Colwyn in Philadelphia.

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