There are 4 ways to get from Journal Square to 30th Street Station by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 33m$21–603Line 2 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Secaucus Junction Bus Plazabus 2
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Tre
3h 41m$7–33Bus
- Take the bus from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
- Take the bus from New York to Philadelphiabus Ppb 8433 / ...
3h 43m$35–72Drive 90.8 mi
- Drive from Journal Square to 30th Street Stationcar 90.8 mi
1h 42m$17–24
Journal Square to 30th Street Station by foot and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Journal Square to 30th Street Station is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Journal Square to 30th Street Station is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs $21 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Journal Square to 30th Street Station. However, there are services departing from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave and arriving at Philadelphia via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Journal Square to 30th Street Station 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 33m.
The distance between Journal Square and 30th Street Station is 87 miles. The road distance is 91.4 miles.
The best way to get from Journal Square to 30th Street Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs $21 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Journal Square to 30th Street Station, including transfers.
Journal Square to 30th Street Station bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave station.
Journal Square to 30th Street Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Journal Square to 30th Street Station is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs $21 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Journal Square, NJ, USA and 30th Street Station, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $19–50 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Journal Square to 30th Street Station via Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Philadelphia in around 3h 43m.
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
- $19–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–22
Bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $1–7
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Booking & Getting There
Journal Square to 30th Street Station bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Journal Square to 30th Street Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Journal Square to 30th Street Station is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Journal Square to 30th Street Station.
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