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

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

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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 48m
    $19–40

  2. Line 606 bus, train

    cheapest
    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 9m
    $5–10

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from S Warren St At W State St to Market St At 13Th Stbus bus 409
    3h 50m
    $8–28

  4. Drive 42.3 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Philadelphia, PAcar car 42.3 mi
    1h
    $8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Princeton to Philadelphia, PAtaxi taxi 42.3 mi
    1h
    $120–150

  6. Line 606 bus, tram

    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 Walter Rand Transportation Ctrtram tram Rvln
    2h 25m
    $5–25

Princeton to Philadelphia, PA by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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 $13–28 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from S Warren St At W State St to Market St At 13Th St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–21 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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