How to get from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction Station by metro and train?

Philadelphia to Princeton Junction Station - Metro Schedule

The T5 metro from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction Station runs from 12:03 AM to 11:33 PM, with departures every 5 min-4 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 1 hr, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Philadelphia to Princeton Junction Station by metro and train

To get from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction Station you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the T5 metro from 13th St station to 30th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NEC train from Trenton station to Princeton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The metro and train schedule from Philadelphia may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Princeton Junction Station on the Moovit app.

60min
Metro - T5
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NEC
Leaves from 13th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Philadelphia
  • 2
    Metro - T5
    Wait for metro
    T5
    Eastwick
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    30th St
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3934| Penn Station New York
  • 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 Philadelphia to Princeton Junction Station

The distance between Philadelphia and Princeton Junction Station is approximately 43.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction Station by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Princeton Junction – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro And Train schedule from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction Station

To check the metro and train schedule from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Philadelphia) and destination (Princeton Junction Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each metro and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest metro and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Metro line T5, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line NEC.

  • Is there a direct metro between Philadelphia and Princeton Junction Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction Station?

    The T5 metro line goes from 30th St station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 30th Street station near Princeton Junction Station.

  • How long does it take to travel from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction Station by metro and train?

    The total travel time between Philadelphia and Princeton Junction Station by metro and train is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Philadelphia to get to Princeton Junction Station?

    Get on the T5 metro from the 30th St station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Philadelphia and Princeton Junction Station?

    Get off the metro at the 30th Street station, which is closest to Princeton Junction Station.

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