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How to get from Newark to Princeton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Newark to Princeton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: 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 606 bus from S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave station to Nassau St at S Tulane St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 606
606
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
    #9204 - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    82 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave
    ID 22647
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Cc Princeton Hamilton Rail Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nassau St at S Tulane St
    ID 33087
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Princeton
    Walk to
    Princeton
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via WIL, TRE and 606

To get from Newark to Princeton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WIL train from Newark station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the 606 bus from S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave station to Nassau St at S Tulane St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - TRE
TRE
Bus - 606
606
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
    #2500 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    72 min
  • 4
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #705 - Trenton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave
    ID 22647
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Cc Princeton Hamilton Rail Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nassau St at S Tulane St
    ID 33087
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Princeton
    Walk to
    Princeton
    210 yd • 3 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 83.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Princeton by bus 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, Philadelphia

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

Train stations close to Princeton:

  • Princeton
  • Princeton Junction

Bus stations close to Princeton:

  • Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
  • Nassau St at S Tulane St
  • Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square

Alternative route by bus and train via WIL, TRE and 606

To get from Newark to Princeton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WIL train from Newark station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the 606 bus from S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave station to Nassau St at S Tulane St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - TRE
TRE
Bus - 606
606
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
    #2500 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    72 min
  • 4
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #705 - Trenton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave
    ID 22647
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Cc Princeton Hamilton Rail Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nassau St at S Tulane St
    ID 33087
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Princeton
    Walk to
    Princeton
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line 606.

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

    The alternative route takes 234 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line TRE, Bus line 606.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 11 min.

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

    The WIL train line goes from #9204 - Temple University station near Newark to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Princeton station near Princeton in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Newark and Princeton in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 3 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the WIL train from the #9204 - 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 Princeton stop, which is closest to Princeton in Philadelphia.

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