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The average train between Elizabeth and Philadelphia takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Elizabeth to Philadelphia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 48m
Duration
75 mi
Distance
$285
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Elizabeth to Metroparktrain train Nec
  2. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
1h 36m
$18–610

Elizabeth to Philadelphia train times

Trains run hourly between Elizabeth and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Metropark and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 23m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela1h 25m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 31m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 40m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak2h 11m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela1h 30m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 19m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 30m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela1h 40m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak2h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elizabeth to Philadelphia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 75 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from Elizabeth to 30th Street Station via Metropark and Metropark Amtrak Station in around 1h 36m.

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