How to get from North Philadelphia to Princeton Junction by train?

From North Philadelphia to Princeton Junction by train

To get from North Philadelphia to Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction, take the TRE train from North Philadelphia Amtrak station to Trenton station. Next, take the NC train from Trenton station to Princeton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - NC
Leaves from North Philadelphia Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Philadelphia
  • 2
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9701 - Trenton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station Princeton Junction
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From North Philadelphia to Princeton Junction by bus and train

To get from North Philadelphia to Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 33 bus from 22nd St & Lehigh Av station to 19th St & JFK Blvd 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 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to bus stationBus - 33
33
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Leaves from 22nd St & Lehigh Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    22nd St & Lehigh Av
    ID 589
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    5th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th St & JFK Blvd
    ID 31348
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    New York Penn Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station Princeton Junction
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Philadelphia to Princeton Junction

The distance between North Philadelphia, Princeton Junction and Princeton Junction, Princeton Junction is approximately 37.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Philadelphia 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 North Philadelphia

North Philadelphia is located at North Philadelphia, Princeton Junction and the nearest public transit station is Lehigh Av & Broad St.

Subway stations close to North Philadelphia:

  • Allegheny
  • Susquehanna Dauphin

Train stations close to North Philadelphia:

  • North Broad
  • North Philadelphia Amtrak
  • Allegheny

Bus stations close to North Philadelphia:

  • Lehigh Av & Broad St
  • Broad St & Glenwood Av
  • Broad St & Somerset St

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 Lv Princeton Junction.

Train stations close to Princeton Junction:

  • Princeton Junction
  • Princeton

Bus stations close to Princeton Junction:

  • Lv Princeton Junction
  • Princeton Junction on Vaughn Drive
  • Arrive Princeton Junction#

Related Routes

From North Philadelphia to Princeton Junction by bus and train

To get from North Philadelphia to Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 33 bus from 22nd St & Lehigh Av station to 19th St & JFK Blvd 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 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to bus stationBus - 33
33
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Leaves from 22nd St & Lehigh Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    22nd St & Lehigh Av
    ID 589
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    5th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th St & JFK Blvd
    ID 31348
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    New York Penn Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station Princeton Junction
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line TRE, Bus line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 33, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line NC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from North Philadelphia to Princeton Junction?

    The TRE train line goes from #9701 - Trenton station near North Philadelphia in Philadelphia to Trenton station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Trenton station near Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction.

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

    The total travel time between North Philadelphia in Philadelphia and Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction by train is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the TRE train from the #9701 - Trenton station near North Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

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

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

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