There are 4 ways to get from Glen Ridge to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 50m$24–622Line 11 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bloomfield Ave At Freeman Pkwy to Newark Penn Stationbus 11 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
3h 17m$16–29Drive 84.6 mi
- Drive from Glen Ridge to Philadelphiacar 84.6 mi
1h 51m$16–23Train via Trenton
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain Tre
3h 40m$42–57
Glen Ridge to Philadelphia by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glen Ridge to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Glen Ridge to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $24 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Glen Ridge to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Bloomfield Ave At Freeman Pkwy and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Glen Ridge to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Glen Ridge and arriving at 30th Street Station via BROAD STREET station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Glen Ridge and Philadelphia is 86 miles. The road distance is 85.1 miles.
The best way to get from Glen Ridge to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $24 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Glen Ridge to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Glen Ridge to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Bloomfield Ave At Freeman Pkwy station.
Glen Ridge to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Glen Ridge to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $24 - $650. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs $15 - $29 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Glen Ridge, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomfield Ave At Freeman Pkwy to Philadelphia Bus Station via Newark Penn Station in around 3h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–29
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $23–29
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Bloomfield Ave At Freeman Pkwy to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Glen Ridge to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Glen Ridge to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glen Ridge to Philadelphia is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Glen Ridge to Philadelphia.
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