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

Philadelphia, PA to Princeton - Metro Schedule

The B1 metro from Philadelphia, PA to Princeton runs from 12:15 AM to 12:03 AM, with departures every 5 min-4 hr 50 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 30 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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

To get from Philadelphia, PA to Princeton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line: take the B1 metro from Lombard South station to North Philadelphia 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 2 hr 30 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Philadelphia, PA may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Princeton on the Moovit app.

150min
Walk to metro station
Metro - B1
Train - TRE
TRE
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Princeton
Leaves from Lombard South

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Lombard South
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - B1
    Wait for metro
    B1
    Fern Rock Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    North Philadelphia
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Philadelphia Amtrak
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #Tre9719 - Trenton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave
    ID 22647
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Cc Princeton Hamilton Rail Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nassau St at S Tulane St
    ID 33087
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Princeton
    Walk to
    Princeton
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Philadelphia, PA to Princeton

The distance between Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia and Princeton, Philadelphia is approximately 44.37 mi, which can typically be traveled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Philadelphia, PA to Princeton 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 Philadelphia, PA to Princeton

To check the bus, metro and train schedule from Philadelphia, PA to Princeton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Philadelphia, PA) and destination (Princeton), 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Metro line B1, Train line TRE, Bus line 606.

  • Is there a direct metro between Philadelphia, PA and Princeton in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Philadelphia, PA to Princeton in Philadelphia?

    The B1 metro line goes from Lombard South station near Philadelphia, PA to North Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Philadelphia station near Princeton in Philadelphia.

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

    The total travel time between Philadelphia, PA and Princeton in Philadelphia by metro, train and bus is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Philadelphia, PA to get to Princeton in Philadelphia?

    Get on the B1 metro from the Lombard South station near Philadelphia, PA in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Philadelphia, PA and Princeton in Philadelphia?

    Get off the metro at the North Philadelphia stop, which is closest to Princeton in Philadelphia.

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