There are 4 ways to get from Jersey City to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 32m$21–603Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
3h 8m$14–29Drive 87.4 mi
- Drive from Jersey City to Philadelphiacar 87.4 mi
1h 42m$16–23Bus via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
3h 40m$33–97
Jersey City to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $13 - $29 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Jersey City to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $21 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Jersey City to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Jersey City to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at 30th Street Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Jersey City and Philadelphia is 87 miles. The road distance is 87.9 miles.
The best way to get from Jersey City to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $21 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Jersey City to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Jersey City to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Jersey City to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Jersey City to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $21 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $29 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $12–24 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–23
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–75
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Jersey City to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Jersey City to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jersey City to Philadelphia is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Jersey City to Philadelphia.
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