There are 5 ways to get from Bala Cynwyd to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Merion to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 13m$15–37Drive 43.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bala Cynwyd to Princetoncar 43.7 mi
1h 4m$8–12Line 44 bus, train, line 606 bus
- Take the bus from Old Lancaster Rd & Gramercy Rd to 30th St & Market St - MBNSbus 44
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
- Take the bus from S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave to Nassau St At S Tulane Stbus 606
2h 34m$13–31Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bala Cynwyd to Princetontaxi 43.7 mi
1h 4m$120–150Line 44 bus, train, line 606 bus via Trenton Transit Center
- Take the bus from Old Lancaster Rd & Gramercy Rd to 30th St & Market St - MBNSbus 44
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Tre
- Take the bus from S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave to Nassau St At S Tulane Stbus 606
3h 8m$8–17
Bala Cynwyd to Princeton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bala Cynwyd to Princeton is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Bala Cynwyd to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Bala Cynwyd to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Merion and arriving at Princeton via 30th Street Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Bala Cynwyd and Princeton is 50 miles. The road distance is 44 miles.
The best way to get from Bala Cynwyd to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $14 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Bala Cynwyd to Princeton, including transfers.
Bala Cynwyd to Princeton train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Merion station.
Bala Cynwyd to Princeton train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bala Cynwyd to Princeton is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Bala Cynwyd to Princeton.
There are 162+ hotels available in Princeton.
What companies run services between Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Merion to Princeton via 30th Street Station, Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 13m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Merion to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Old Lancaster Rd & Gramercy Rd to 30th St & Market St - MBNS
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Old Lancaster Rd & Gramercy Rd to 30th St & Market St - MBNS
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Philadelphia Taxicab Service
- Phone
- +1 215-535-6700
- Website
- philataxicab.com
Phila. Taxicab Services
- Phone
- +1 267-888-5415
- Website
- rufessw.wixsite.com
Streamline Taxi Service
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