How to get from Newark to Princeton Junction by train?

By train

To get from Newark to Princeton Junction 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 NC train from Trenton station to Princeton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Train - NC
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    New York Penn Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station Princeton Junction
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via WIL, TRE and NC

To get from Newark to Princeton Junction 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 TRE train and finally take the NC train from Trenton station to Princeton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min.

197min
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - NC
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
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    New York Penn Station
  • 7
    Ride to train station Princeton Junction
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Princeton Junction

The distance between Newark, Philadelphia and Princeton Junction, Philadelphia is approximately 79.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Princeton Junction 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 Junction, Philadelphia

Princeton Junction is located at Princeton Junction, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Vaughn Dr at Alexander Rd.

Train stations close to Princeton Junction:

  • Princeton
  • Princeton Junction

Bus stations close to Princeton Junction:

  • Vaughn Dr at Alexander Rd
  • Princeton Junction on Vaughn Drive
  • Lv Princeton Junction

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via WIL, TRE and NC

To get from Newark to Princeton Junction 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 TRE train and finally take the NC train from Trenton station to Princeton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min.

197min
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - NC
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
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    New York Penn Station
  • 7
    Ride to train station Princeton Junction
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 197 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line TRE, Bus line NC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newark to Princeton Junction 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 till Princeton Junction station near Princeton Junction in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Newark and Princeton Junction in Philadelphia by train is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Princeton Junction station, which is closest to Princeton Junction in Philadelphia.

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