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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia International Airport Stations to Princeton by train, bus, tram, car or towncar

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Train, line 606 bus  •  2h 17m

  1. Take the train from Airport Terminal C D to 30th Street Station Air
  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  •  2h 19m

  1. Take the train from Airport Terminal C D to 30th Street Station Air
  2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station Northeast Regional / ...

Line 36 tram, train, line 606 bus  •  2h 55m

  1. Take the line 36 tram from Elmwood Loop to 30th St 36
  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

Bus  •  5h 26m

  1. Take the bus from Vine St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal 409

Drive  •  1h 3m

  1. Drive from Philadelphia International Airport Stations to Princeton 58.5 miles

Towncar  •  1h 4m

  1. Take a town car from Philadelphia Airport to Princeton 59.1 miles

Philadelphia International Airport Stations to Princeton by train and bus

21 Weekly Services
2h 17m Average Duration
$8 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia International Airport Stations to Princeton is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 3m.

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The fastest way to get from Philadelphia International Airport Stations to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $10 - $16.

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No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia International Airport Stations to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminals E & F and arriving at Nassau St At S Tulane St via Broad St & Snyder Av, Vine St At 13Th St and S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia International Airport Stations to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal C D and arriving at Princeton via 30th Street Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

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The distance between Philadelphia International Airport Stations and Princeton is 54 miles. The road distance is 58.5 miles.

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The best way to get from Philadelphia International Airport Stations to Princeton without a car is to train and line 606 bus which takes 2h 17m and costs $7 - $360.

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It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Philadelphia International Airport Stations to Princeton, including transfers.

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Philadelphia International Airport Stations to Princeton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Vine St At 13Th St station.

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Philadelphia International Airport Stations to Princeton train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Airport Terminal C D station.

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The best way to get from Philadelphia International Airport Stations to Princeton is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $8 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $22 and takes 5h 26m.

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  • Distance: 53.7 miles
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Philadelphia International Airport Stations, PA, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Philadelphia International Airport Stations to Princeton via 30th Street Station, Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Vine St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $5 - $10 and the journey takes 2h 32m.

Train operators
SEPTA
Phone
+1 215-580-7800
Website
septa.org
Train from Airport Terminal C D to 30th Street Station
Ave. Duration
21 min
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$5 - $7
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/
Tram from Elmwood Loop to 30th St
Ave. Duration
26 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
$4 - $5
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.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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 Vine St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
Ave. Duration
2h 32m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$5 - $10
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$1 - $2
Adults
$5 - $10
Other operators
Jayride Private Transfers

Jayride is an online booking service for pick up or drop off at airports, using a pre-pay, fixed-price model. You’ll be provided with a choice of transfer companies, from luxury limos to maxi taxis, private cars to shuttle buses, depending on your journey, along with passenger reviews and star ratings. On booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the contact details of your transfer company and meeting instructions for your trip.

Contact Details
Website
jayride.com
Towncar from Philadelphia Airport to Princeton
Ave. Duration
1h 4m
Frequency
On demand
Estimated price
$210 - $300
Private
$210 - $300

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Philadelphia International Airport Stations to Princeton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal station.

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Philadelphia International Airport Stations to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia International Airport Stations to Princeton is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Philadelphia International Airport Stations to Princeton.

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