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

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

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  1. Line 606 bus, train

    best
    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 to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    1h 30m
    $11–28

  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. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    1h 42m
    $15–36

  4. Drive 42.3 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Philadelphiacar car 42.3 mi
    1h
    $8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Princeton to Philadelphiataxi taxi 42.3 mi
    1h
    $120–150

  6. Line 606 bus, train via Suburban Station

    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 Suburban Stationtrain train Tre
    2h 4m
    $5–10

Princeton to Philadelphia by bus and train

Calendar175Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $12–27 and the journey takes 37 min.

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