There are 4 ways to get from Franklin Lakes to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Ridgewood to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Mnbn / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 42m$23–628Drive 100.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin Lakes to Philadelphiacar 100.8 mi
2h 13m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Franklin Ave & Old Mill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
3h 52m$30–61Bus via Franklin Ave & Connie Ave
- Take the bus from Franklin Ave & Connie Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
3h 59m$30–58
Franklin Lakes to Philadelphia by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin Lakes to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Franklin Lakes to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Franklin Lakes to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Franklin Ave & Old Mill Rd and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin Lakes to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Ridgewood and arriving at 30th Street Station via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Franklin Lakes and Philadelphia is 109 miles. The road distance is 101.4 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin Lakes to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $23 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Franklin Lakes to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Franklin Lakes to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Franklin Ave & Old Mill Rd station.
Franklin Lakes to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ridgewood station.
The best way to get from Franklin Lakes to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $23 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Franklin Ave At Bowers Ln to 30th Street Station via Wilsey Square At West Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, Secaucus Upper Level, and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin Ave & Old Mill Rd to Philadelphia Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Ridgewood to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Franklin Ave & Old Mill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $10–21
Bus from Franklin Ave & Connie Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $11–24
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More Questions & Answers
Franklin Lakes to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Franklin Lakes to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Lower Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin Lakes to Philadelphia is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Franklin Lakes to Philadelphia.
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