What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction?

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

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Princeton Junction?

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 Junction?

The distance between Philadelphia and Princeton Junction is 42 miles. The road distance is 42.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction 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 Junction?

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 Junction train from?

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

Where does the Philadelphia to Princeton Junction train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Princeton Junction is 43 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction.

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

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Where can I stay near Princeton Junction?

There are 146+ hotels available in Princeton Junction.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction 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 StationNortheast Regional
36 min
$5–210
Drive 42.4 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction42.4 mi
56 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Princeton Junction42.4 mi
56 min
$120–150
Train via Trenton Transit Center
1. Take the train from Suburban Station to TrentonTre
1h 24m

Philadelphia to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak)

42Weekly Trains

36 minAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 41.9 mi
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Princeton Junction, 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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