What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Princeton Jct.?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Princeton Jct. is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Princeton Jct.?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Princeton Jct. is to train which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $210.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Princeton Jct.?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Princeton Jct.?

The distance between Philadelphia and Princeton Jct. is 42 miles. The road distance is 42.9 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Princeton Jct. without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Princeton Jct. without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Princeton Jct.?

The train from 30Th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station takes 36 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Princeton Jct. train from?

Philadelphia to Princeton Jct. train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Princeton Jct. train arrive?

Philadelphia to Princeton Jct. train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Princeton Jct.?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Princeton Jct. is 43 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Philadelphia to Princeton Jct..

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to Princeton Jct.?

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Where can I stay near Princeton Jct.?

There are 154+ hotels available in Princeton Jct..

Philadelphia to Princeton Jct. - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Princeton Jct. by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
36 min
$5–210
Drive 42.7 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Princeton Jct.car 42.7 mi
57 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Princeton Jct.taxi 42.7 mi
57 min
$120–150
Train via Trenton Transit Center
1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Trentontrain Tre
1h 26m

Philadelphia to Princeton Jct. by train (Amtrak)

42Weekly Trains

36 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 41.9 mi
Duration: 36 min

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

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5–210 and the journey takes 36 min. Amtrak also services this route twice daily.

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