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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Princeton Universityby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Princeton University by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    59 min
    $16–36

  2. Train, line 606 bus via Suburban Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave to Nassau St At S Tulane Stbus bus 606
    2h 17m
    $5–11

  3. Train, line 606 bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave to Nassau St At S Tulane Stbus bus 606
    1h 45m
    $13–29

  4. Drive 42.2 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Princeton Universitycar car 42.2 mi
    57 min
    $8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Princeton Universitytaxi taxi 42.2 mi
    57 min
    $110–150

  6. Tram, line 606 bus

    1. Take the tram from AQUARIUM station to TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER stationtram tram Rvln
    2. Take the bus from S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave to Nassau St At S Tulane Stbus bus 606
    2h 23m
    $5–24

Philadelphia to Princeton University by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.9 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $13–28 and the journey takes 33 min.

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