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

By train

To get from Princeton Junction to North Philadelphia in Philadelphia, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Princeton Junction station to 30th Street station. Next, take the CHW train from 30th Street station to North Philadelphia Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - CHW
CHW
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 - CHWCHW
    Wait for train
    CHW
    #3807 - Chestnut Hill West
  • 5
    Ride to train station North Philadelphia Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    North Philadelphia Amtrak
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL and TRE

To get from Princeton Junction to North Philadelphia in Philadelphia, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Princeton Junction station to Trenton station. Next, take the TRE train from Trenton station to North Philadelphia Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - TRE
TRE
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
    Trenton
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9704 - Temple University
  • 6
    Ride to train station North Philadelphia Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    North Philadelphia Amtrak
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Princeton Junction to North Philadelphia

The distance between Princeton Junction, Philadelphia and North Philadelphia, Philadelphia is approximately 46.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Princeton Junction to North Philadelphia 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

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

Bus stations close to Princeton Junction:

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

Public transit stations close to North Philadelphia, Philadelphia

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

Subway stations close to North Philadelphia:

  • North Philadelphia
  • Allegheny

Train stations close to North Philadelphia:

  • North Philadelphia Amtrak
  • North Broad
  • Allegheny

Bus stations close to North Philadelphia:

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

Alternative route by train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL and TRE

To get from Princeton Junction to North Philadelphia in Philadelphia, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Princeton Junction station to Trenton station. Next, take the TRE train from Trenton station to North Philadelphia Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - TRE
TRE
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
    Trenton
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9704 - Temple University
  • 6
    Ride to train station North Philadelphia Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    North Philadelphia Amtrak
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line CHW.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line TRE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Princeton Junction in Princeton Junction and North Philadelphia in Philadelphia by train is about 56 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the North Philadelphia Amtrak station, which is closest to North Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

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