How to get from Philadelphia to Princeton University by bus, metro and train?

From Philadelphia to Princeton University by bus, metro and train

To get from Philadelphia to Princeton University you’ll need to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line: 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 606 bus from S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave station to Us-206 at Library Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Philadelphia may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Princeton University on the Moovit app.

98min
Metro - T5
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Princeton University
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave
    ID 22647
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Cc Princeton Hamilton Rail Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Us-206 at Library Pl
    ID 22506
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Princeton University
    Walk to
    Princeton University
    1 University Pl
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Philadelphia to Princeton University

The distance between Philadelphia and Princeton University is approximately 46.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Philadelphia to Princeton University by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Princeton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Metro And Train schedule from Philadelphia to Princeton University

To check the bus, metro and train schedule from Philadelphia to Princeton University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Philadelphia) and destination (Princeton University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 bus, metro and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Metro line T5, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 606.

  • Is there a direct metro between Philadelphia and Princeton University?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Philadelphia to Princeton University?

    The T5 metro line goes from 30th St station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 30th Street station near Princeton University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Philadelphia to Princeton University by metro, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Philadelphia and Princeton University by metro, train and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

    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 University?

    Get off the metro at the 30th Street stop, which is closest to Princeton University.

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