There are 4 ways to get from Journal Square (Station) to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 32m$21–603Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Newark Penn Stationbus 1 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
3h 19m$14–29Drive 88.4 mi
- Drive from Journal Square (Station) to Philadelphiacar 88.4 mi
1h 44m$17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 125 / ...
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
3h 36m$33–97
Journal Square (Station) to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Journal Square (Station) to Philadelphia is to line 1 bus and bus which costs $13 - $29 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Journal Square (Station) to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $21 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Journal Square (Station) to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Journal Square Transportation Center and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Journal Square (Station) 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 Journal Square (Station) and Philadelphia is 87 miles. The road distance is 88.9 miles.
The best way to get from Journal Square (Station) to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $21 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Journal Square (Station) to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Journal Square (Station) to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Journal Square Transportation Center station.
Journal Square (Station) to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Journal Square (Station) to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $21 - $650. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs $13 - $29 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Journal Square (Station), 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, you can take a bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Philadelphia Bus Station via Newark Penn Station in around 3h 19m.
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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $1–6
Bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–23
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
- $12–23
- 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
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
Journal Square (Station) to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Journal Square (Station) to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Journal Square (Station) to Philadelphia is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Journal Square (Station) to Philadelphia.
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