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How to get from Princeton Junction to Chester by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Princeton Junction to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Princeton Junction station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the 113 bus from Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 113
113
Leaves from Princeton Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton Junction
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8373 - Wawa
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lansdowne
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs
    ID 2044
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Chester 9th-Highland
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, MED and 109

To get from Princeton Junction to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Princeton Junction station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the 109 bus from Baltimore Av & Lansdowne Av - Fs station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Leaves from Princeton Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton Junction
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8373 - Wawa
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lansdowne
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Baltimore Av & Lansdowne Av - Fs
    ID 14832
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Princeton Junction to Chester

The distance between Princeton Junction, Philadelphia and Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 57.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Princeton Junction to Chester 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 Junction

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 Junction
  • Princeton

Bus stations close to Princeton Junction:

  • Vaughn Dr at Alexander Rd
  • Arrive Princeton Junction#
  • Lv Princeton Junction

Public transit stations close to Chester, Philadelphia

Chester is located at Chester, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Chester Transportation Center.

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Chester
  • Eddystone
  • Highland Avenue

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Chester Transportation Center
  • 6th & Edgemont Av
  • Welsh St & Wall St

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, MED and 109

To get from Princeton Junction to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Princeton Junction station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the 109 bus from Baltimore Av & Lansdowne Av - Fs station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Leaves from Princeton Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton Junction
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8373 - Wawa
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lansdowne
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Baltimore Av & Lansdowne Av - Fs
    ID 14832
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line MED, Bus line 113.

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

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line MED, Bus line 109.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Princeton Junction to Chester in Philadelphia?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Washington station near Princeton Junction to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chester Transportation Center station near Chester in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Princeton Junction and Chester in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Washington station near Princeton Junction in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the train at the Chester Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Chester in Philadelphia.

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