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How to get from Upper Merion to Princeton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Upper Merion to Princeton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 125 bus from Gulph Mills Station station to Market St & Schuylkill Av 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 16 min.

136min
Bus - 125
125
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Princeton
Leaves from Gulph Mills Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Upper Merion
  • 2
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    13th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & Schuylkill Av
    ID 21529
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Clinton Ave at Wallenberg Ave
    ID 22647
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Cc Princeton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nassau St at S Tulane St
    ID 33087
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Princeton
    Walk to
    Princeton
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 125, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and PS

To get from Upper Merion to Princeton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 125 bus from Gulph Mills Station station to Market St & Schuylkill Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the PS train from Princeton Junction station to Princeton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Bus - 125
125
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - PS
Walk to Princeton
Leaves from Gulph Mills Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Upper Merion
  • 2
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    13th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & Schuylkill Av
    ID 21529
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    39 min
  • 7
    Train - PSPS
    Wait for train
    PS
    Princeton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Princeton
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Princeton
    Walk to
    Princeton
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Upper Merion to Princeton

The distance between Upper Merion, Philadelphia and Princeton, Philadelphia is approximately 61.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper Merion 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 Upper Merion

Upper Merion is located at Upper Merion, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Gulph Mills Station.

Subway stations close to Upper Merion:

  • Dekalb St
  • Hughes Park
  • Matsonford

Train stations close to Upper Merion:

  • Conshohocken

Bus stations close to Upper Merion:

  • Gulph Mills Station
  • South Gulph Rd & Crooked Ln
  • Swedeland Rd & Smith Kline

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 125, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and PS

To get from Upper Merion to Princeton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 125 bus from Gulph Mills Station station to Market St & Schuylkill Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the PS train from Princeton Junction station to Princeton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Bus - 125
125
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - PS
Walk to Princeton
Leaves from Gulph Mills Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Upper Merion
  • 2
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    13th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & Schuylkill Av
    ID 21529
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    39 min
  • 7
    Train - PSPS
    Wait for train
    PS
    Princeton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Princeton
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Princeton
    Walk to
    Princeton
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Upper Merion to Princeton?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 125, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 606.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Upper Merion to Princeton?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 125, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line PS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Upper Merion and Princeton in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Upper Merion to Princeton in Philadelphia?

    The 125 bus line goes from 13th-Market station near Upper Merion to Market St & Schuylkill Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Princeton station near Princeton in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Upper Merion and Princeton in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Upper Merion to get to Princeton in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 125 bus from the 13th-Market stop near Upper Merion in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Upper Merion and Princeton in Philadelphia?

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

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