How to get from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Princeton Junction by train?

By train

To get from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the AIR train from Airport Terminal B station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NC train from Trenton station to Princeton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Train - AIR
AIR
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Leaves from Airport Terminal B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Philadelphia International Airport (Phl)
  • 2
    Train - AIRAIR
    Wait for train
    AIR
    #402 - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    28 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
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via AIR, TRE and NC

To get from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the AIR train from Airport Terminal B 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 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Train - AIR
AIR
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - NC
Leaves from Airport Terminal B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Philadelphia International Airport (Phl)
  • 2
    Train - AIRAIR
    Wait for train
    AIR
    #402 - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #1701 - Trenton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    52 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
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Princeton Junction

The distance between Philadelphia International Airport (Phl), Princeton Junction and Princeton Junction, Princeton Junction is approximately 50.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Princeton Junction by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Princeton Junction – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Philadelphia International Airport (Phl)

Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) is located at Philadelphia International Airport (Phl), Princeton Junction and the nearest public transit station is Airport Terminal A.

Train stations close to Philadelphia International Airport (Phl):

  • Airport Terminal A
  • Eastwick
  • Airport Terminal C D

Bus stations close to Philadelphia International Airport (Phl):

  • Philadelphia International Airport

Public transit stations close to Princeton Junction, Princeton Junction

Princeton Junction is located at Princeton Junction, Princeton Junction 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#
  • Princeton Junction on Vaughn Drive

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via AIR, TRE and NC

To get from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the AIR train from Airport Terminal B 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 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Train - AIR
AIR
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - NC
Leaves from Airport Terminal B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Philadelphia International Airport (Phl)
  • 2
    Train - AIRAIR
    Wait for train
    AIR
    #402 - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #1701 - Trenton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    52 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
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Princeton Junction?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line AIR, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Princeton Junction?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line AIR, Bus line TRE, Bus line NC.

  • Is there a direct train between Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) and Princeton Junction?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Princeton Junction?

    The AIR train line goes from #402 - Temple University station near Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) in Philadelphia to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Princeton Junction station near Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction.

  • How long does it take to travel from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Princeton Junction by train?

    The total travel time between Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) in Philadelphia and Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction by train is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to get to Princeton Junction?

    Get on the AIR train from the #402 - Temple University station near Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) and Princeton Junction?

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

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