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How to get from Springfield to Princeton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Springfield to Princeton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MED train from Swarthmore station to 30th Street 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 Nassau St at S Tulane St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Princeton
Leaves from Swarthmore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Swarthmore
    0.94 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3858 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave
    ID 22647
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Cc Princeton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nassau St at S Tulane St
    ID 33087
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Princeton
    Walk to
    Princeton
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MED, KEYSTONE SERVICE and 606

To get from Springfield to Princeton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MED train from Swarthmore station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the 606 bus from S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave station to Nassau St at S Tulane St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Princeton
Leaves from Swarthmore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Swarthmore
    0.94 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3858 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave
    ID 22647
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Cc Princeton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nassau St at S Tulane St
    ID 33087
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Princeton
    Walk to
    Princeton
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Springfield to Princeton

The distance between Springfield, Philadelphia and Princeton, Philadelphia is approximately 56.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Springfield to Princeton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Springfield

Springfield is located at Springfield, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Springfield Mall.

Bus stations close to Springfield:

  • Springfield Mall
  • Baltimore Pike & Wallingford Rd
  • Baltimore Pk & Sproul Rd - Mbfs

Public transit stations close to Princeton, Philadelphia

Princeton is located at Princeton, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Nassau St at Palmer Square.

Train stations close to Princeton:

  • Princeton
  • Princeton Junction

Bus stations close to Princeton:

  • Nassau St at Palmer Square
  • Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
  • Nassau St at S Tulane St

Alternative route by bus and train via MED, KEYSTONE SERVICE and 606

To get from Springfield to Princeton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MED train from Swarthmore station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the 606 bus from S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave station to Nassau St at S Tulane St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Princeton
Leaves from Swarthmore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Swarthmore
    0.94 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3858 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave
    ID 22647
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Cc Princeton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nassau St at S Tulane St
    ID 33087
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Princeton
    Walk to
    Princeton
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Princeton?

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line MED, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 606.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Springfield to Princeton?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line MED, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line 606.

  • Is there a direct train between Springfield and Princeton in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Springfield to Princeton in Philadelphia?

    The MED train line goes from Swarthmore station near Springfield to #3858 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Princeton station near Princeton in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Springfield to Princeton in Philadelphia by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Springfield and Princeton in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 2 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Springfield to get to Princeton in Philadelphia?

    Get on the MED train from the Swarthmore station near Springfield in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Springfield and Princeton in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Princeton stop, which is closest to Princeton in Philadelphia.

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