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How to get fromMadison to Philadelphiaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Madison to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Madison to Newark Broad Sttrain train Mne
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2h 9m
    $23–619

  2. Drive  80.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Philadelphiacar car 80.1 mi
    1h 55m
    $15–22

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison, NJ to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenuebus bus Nj
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    3h 33m
    $58–87

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madison to New York Penn Stationtrain train Mne
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2602 / ...
    3h 55m
    $24–52

Madison to Philadelphia by train and bus

Calendar244Weekly Services
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Madison, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Madison to 30th Street Station via Newark Broad St, University Ave At Lackawanna Ave, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison, NJ to Philadelphia Bus Station via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 33m.

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