What is the cheapest way to get from Essex to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Essex to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Essex to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 4h and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from Essex station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station and arriving at 30th Street Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Essex to Philadelphia?

The distance between Essex and Philadelphia is 204 miles. The road distance is 198.9 miles.

How do I travel from Essex to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Essex to Philadelphia without a car is to train via New York which takes 5h and costs $50 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Essex to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Essex to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Philadelphia train from?

Essex to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station.

Where does the Essex to Philadelphia train arrive?

Essex to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Essex to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Philadelphia is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Essex to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 669+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Essex to Philadelphia - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Essex to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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Train via New York (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
5h
$54–671
Drive 197.8 mi
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1. Drive from Essex to Philadelphiacar 197.8 mi
4h
$37–53
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 1m
$60–130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
5h 48m
$56–111

Essex to Philadelphia by bus and train (Amtrak)

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$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202.8 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Essex, CT, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Essex Center @ Essex Square to 30th Street Station via Stage Rd & Route 1, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h.

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