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How to get from Philadelphia to Trenton by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Philadelphia to Trenton in Trenton, take the MFL subway from 13th St Station station to 30th St Station station. Next, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from 30th Street station to Trenton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min.

49min
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Leaves from 13th St Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Philadelphia
  • 2
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    30th St Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station Trenton
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

Take one direct train from Philadelphia to Trenton in Trenton: take the TRE train from Jefferson Station station to Trenton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

68min$9.25
Walk to train stationTrain - TRE
TRE
Leaves from Jefferson Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9701 - Trenton
  • 3
    Ride to train station Trenton
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Philadelphia to Trenton

The distance between Philadelphia, Trenton and Trenton, Trenton is approximately 33.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Philadelphia to Trenton by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Trenton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Philadelphia

Philadelphia is located at Philadelphia, Trenton and the nearest public transit station is Juniper St & Commerce St.

Subway stations close to Philadelphia:

  • 13th St Station
  • City Hall
  • 15th St Station

Bus stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Juniper St & Commerce St
  • Market St at 13th St
  • 13th St & Market St - Mbfs

Public transit stations close to Trenton, Trenton

Trenton is located at Trenton, Trenton and the nearest public transit station is Wallenberg Ave In Front Of Terminal.

Train stations close to Trenton:

  • Trenton

Bus stations close to Trenton:

  • Wallenberg Ave In Front Of Terminal
  • S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave
  • Trenton Transit Center

By train

Take one direct train from Philadelphia to Trenton in Trenton: take the TRE train from Jefferson Station station to Trenton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

68min$9.25
Walk to train stationTrain - TRE
TRE
Leaves from Jefferson Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9701 - Trenton
  • 3
    Ride to train station Trenton
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Trenton?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line MFL, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Philadelphia to Trenton?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line TRE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Philadelphia and Trenton?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Philadelphia to Trenton?

    The MFL subway line goes from 69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia to 30th St Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Trenton station near Trenton in Trenton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Philadelphia to Trenton by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Philadelphia in Philadelphia and Trenton in Trenton by subway and train is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Philadelphia to get to Trenton?

    Get on the MFL subway from the 69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Philadelphia and Trenton?

    Get off the subway at the Trenton station, which is closest to Trenton in Trenton.

  • When is the first bus from Philadelphia to Trenton?

    The first bus from Philadelphia in Philadelphia to Trenton in Trenton is Trenton-Willingboro-Phila. It leaves the Market St at 13th St stop at 8:12 PM.

  • When is the first train from Philadelphia to Trenton?

    The first train from Philadelphia in Philadelphia to Trenton in Trenton is Trenton Line. It leaves the Jefferson Station station at 1:33 AM.

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