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How to get fromPrinceton to Center Cityby train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, tram, or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    1h 42m
    $16–37

  2. Line 606 bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow Stbus bus 606
    2. Take the tram from TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station to AQUARIUM stationtram tram Rvln
    2h 2m
    $4–24

  3. Line 606 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to W State St At S Warren Stbus bus 606
    2. Take the bus from S Warren St At W State St to 6Th St At Race Stbus bus 409
    3h 14m
    $8–27

  4. Drive 42 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Center Citycar car 42 mi
    59 min
    $8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Princeton to Center Citytaxi taxi 42 mi
    59 min
    $110–140

  6. Line 606 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow Stbus bus 606
    2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    2h 13m
    $5–10

Princeton to Center City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar50Weekly Trains
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Center City, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $13–28 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to 6Th St At Race St via W State St At S Warren St and S Warren St At W State St in around 3h 14m.

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