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There are 6 ways to get from Doylestown to Princeton by train, bus, taxi or car

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Train, line 606 bus  •  3h 24m

  1. Take the train from Doylestown to 30th Street Station Lan
  2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trenton Tre
  3. Take the line 606 bus from S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave to Nassau St At S Tulane St 606

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Train  •  3h 26m

  1. Take the train from Doylestown to 30th Street Station Lan
  2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station Northeast Regional / ...

Bus  •  4h 40m

  1. Take the bus from Doylestown to Port Authority Bus Terminal Eastbound from Doylestown
  2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Palmer Square, Princeton 100-From PABT

Line 55 bus, bus  •  5h 55m

  1. Take the line 55 bus from Main St & State St to Olney Transportation Center - Rt 55 55
  2. Take the bus from Market St At 8Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal 409

Taxi  •  46 min

  1. Take a taxi from Doylestown to Princeton 34.3 miles

Drive  •  46 min

  1. Drive from Doylestown to Princeton 34.3 miles

Doylestown to Princeton by train and bus

50 Weekly Services
3h 24m Average Duration
$10 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Doylestown to Princeton is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 46 min.

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The fastest way to get from Doylestown to Princeton is to taxi which takes 46 min and costs $110 - $140.

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No, there is no direct bus from Doylestown to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Doylestown and arriving at Palmer Square, Princeton via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

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No, there is no direct train from Doylestown to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Doylestown and arriving at Princeton via 30th Street Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

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The distance between Doylestown and Princeton is 81 miles. The road distance is 34.3 miles.

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The best way to get from Doylestown to Princeton without a car is to train and line 606 bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $9 - $360.

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It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Doylestown to Princeton, including transfers.

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Doylestown to Princeton bus services, operated by Trans-bridge Lines, depart from Doylestown station.

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Doylestown to Princeton train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Doylestown station.

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The best way to get from Doylestown to Princeton is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $10 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $65 and takes 4h 40m.

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  • Distance: 81.4 miles
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Doylestown, Bucks County, PA, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Doylestown to Princeton via 30th Street Station, Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doylestown to Princeton via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 40m.

Train operators
SEPTA
Phone
+1 215-580-7800
Website
septa.org
Train from Doylestown to 30th Street Station
Ave. Duration
1h 28m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$7 - $8
Website
http://www.septa.org/
Schedules at
https://www5.septa.org/travel/routes/
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
Ave. Duration
52 min
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$7 - $8
Website
http://www.septa.org/
Schedules at
https://www5.septa.org/travel/routes/
Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
Ave. Duration
28 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$14 - $200
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Child 2-12 with paid adult
$1 - $100
Reserved Coach Seat
$14 - $200
Business Class Seat
$50 - $150
Train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
36 min
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$15 - $210
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Child 2-12 with paid adult
$2 - $110
Reserved Coach Seat
$15 - $210
Business Class Seat
$55 - $160
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
Ave. Duration
28 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$1 - $65
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$1 - $16
Child Coach - short notice
$7 - $19
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$10 - $35
Child Business Class - short notice
$12 - $40
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$11 - $25
Business Seat - advance purchase
$23 - $75
Business Seat - short notice
$28 - $55
Coach Seat - short notice
$6 - $65
Train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
43 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$1 - $65
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$1 - $17
Child Coach - short notice
$8 - $20
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$11 - $35
Child Business Class - short notice
$12 - $40
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$13 - $26
Business Seat - advance purchase
$24 - $75
Business Seat - short notice
$29 - $60
Coach Seat - short notice
$7 - $65
Amtrak Acela

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
Ave. Duration
24 min
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
$19 - $340
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Business Seat - Child 2-12
$9 - $110
Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
$18 - $190
Business Seat - Adult
$19 - $210
First Class - Child 2-12
$30 - $130
First Class - Senior Citizens
$65 - $280
First Class - Adult
$65 - $340
Bus operators
NJ Transit
Phone
+1 973-275-5555
Website
njtransit.com
Bus from S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave to Nassau St At S Tulane St
Ave. Duration
38 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$1 - $6
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$1 - $2
Adults
$1 - $6
Bus from Market St At 8Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
Ave. Duration
2h 39m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$5 - $11
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$1 - $2
Adults
$5 - $11
Trans-bridge Lines
Suburban Transit
Phone
+1 (732) 249-1100
Email
Suburban@coachusa.com
Website
web.coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Palmer Square, Princeton
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$8 - $20
Schedules at
web.coachusa.com
Child 0-14, Senior 62+, Special Needs
$8 - $10
Adult
$17 - $20
SEPTA
Phone
+1 215-580-7800
Website
septa.org
Bus from Main St & State St to Olney Transportation Center - Rt 55
Ave. Duration
1h 11m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$3
Website
http://www.septa.org/
Schedules at
https://www5.septa.org/travel/routes/
Other operators
Taxi from Doylestown to Princeton
Ave. Duration
46 min
Estimated price
$110 - $140

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Doylestown to Princeton bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Palmer Square, Princeton station.

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Doylestown to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Doylestown to Princeton is 34 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Doylestown to Princeton.

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