Transportation

Trenton is ideally located within the eastern seaboard.   It is within easy commuting distance of New York and Philadelphia, while Baltimore and Washington are comfortable day trips on AMTRAK or by car. The Jersey shore is less than an hour away (see "Playing").

Easy weekend destinations include the Hamptons, Vermont's rural countryside, Martha's Vineyard, the Poconos, Catskills, and Adirondacks mountain ranges, Cape May, and many other fantastic destinations.  The regional map in this section can provide you a visual idea of Trenton's proximity to other major cities in the area.  

As a gateway to numerous destinations, Trenton has easy access to major train networks, highway and interstate travel, and international and domestic airports.   Mill Hill is in a particularly wonderful location within the city because it is only a 5-minute walk from the Trenton Train Station.  See the Trenton map for a visual idea of Mill Hill's proximity to the train station and other modes of transit.

Traveling by Train

The Trenton Train Station, just blocks from Mill Hill, services New Jersey Transit from Trenton to New York Penn Station and Trenton to Camden (via the River Line), the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) into Philadelphia, and Amtrak, servicing destinations throughout the country.  The Trenton Station is the end of the line both for NJ Transit and SEPTA.  Riders always get a seat, and the ride is relatively stress-free.   On average, trains into New York take an hour and 15 minutes, and trains into Philadelphia take a little less than an hour.  The Trenton station is currently undergoing a $56 million renovation project that will greatly improve the rail experience for Trenton commuters and riders alike.

From the Trenton Train Station, New Jersey Transit offers routes along the Northeast Corridor, including stops such as Princeton Junction, New Brunswick, Newark International Airport, and New York Penn Station.   The River Line, a relatively recent rail line linking Trenton southward to Camden, includes major stops such as Bordentown, Burlington, Cinnaminson, Pennsauken, and Camden.   Trenton is also conveniently located on the R7 regional rail line of SEPTA, the mass transit agency that services the Philadelphia metropolitan area.  Philadelphia's Suburban Station, located right in Center City, is only an hour away and places riders in the middle of the city's central business district.  Transferring trains allows access to other destinations including the Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia Sports Complex, and Delaware.

Amtrak service from Trenton is a great alternative to flying, enabling passengers to avoid the frustrations of flight delays and waiting in lines at the airport.  Amtrak offers direct routes to Baltimore, Washington, New Orleans, or Miami and northern routes to New York, Connecticut, and Boston.  If you're especially adventurous and don't mind transferring trains, you can even travel to Chicago, Toronto, or Montreal.