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How to get fromPrinceton to Elkins Parkby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Princeton to Elkins Park by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Jefferson Station to Elkins Parktrain train Lan / ...
    2h 26m
    $18–47

  2. Line 606 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to W State St At S Warren Stbus bus 606
    2. Take the train from West Trenton to Elkins Parktrain train Wtr
    3h 7m
    $6–17

  3. Drive  34.8 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Elkins Parkcar car 34.8 mi
    53 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Princeton to Elkins Parktaxi taxi 34.8 mi
    53 min
    $95–120

  5. Line 606 bus, train via Temple University

    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 Temple Universitytrain train Tre
    2h 58m
    $7–16

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from S Warren St At W State St to Vine St At 13Th Stbus bus 409
    5h 4m
    $12–36

Princeton to Elkins Park by train and subway

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Elkins Park, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to Elkins Park via Princeton Jct., Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, 30Th Street Station, Drexel Station at 30th St, 11th St, and Jefferson Station in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from S Warren St At W State St to Vine St At 13Th St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–21 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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