How to get from Newark to Princeton by train?

From Newark to Princeton by train

To get from Newark to Princeton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the WIL train from Newark station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the PRIN train from Princeton Junction station to Princeton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Train - PRIN
Walk to Princeton
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    # - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    73 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    35 min
  • 6
    Train - PRINPRIN
    Wait for train
    PRIN
    #4137| Princeton
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Princeton
    5 min
  • 8
    Walk to Princeton
    Walk to
    Princeton
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Princeton

The distance between Newark, Philadelphia and Princeton, Philadelphia is approximately 82.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Princeton 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, Philadelphia

Princeton is located at Princeton, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Nassau St at Palmer Square.

Train stations close to Princeton:

  • Princeton
  • Princeton Junction

Bus stations close to Princeton:

  • Nassau St at Palmer Square
  • University Pl at Edwards Pl
  • Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Train line WIL, Train line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Train line PRIN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

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

    The WIL train line goes from # - Temple University station near Newark to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 30th Street station near Princeton in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Newark and Princeton in Philadelphia by train is about 2 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the WIL train from the # - Temple University station near Newark in Philadelphia.

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

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

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