There are 3 ways to get from Mountain Lakes to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Mountain Lakes to Newark Broad Sttrain Bntn
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 30m$24–627Drive 89.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mountain Lakes to Philadelphiacar 89.5 mi
1h 57m$17–24Line 79 bus, bus
- Take the bus from US-46 at VAIL RD to Newark Penn Stationbus 29 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
3h 37m$26–45
Mountain Lakes to Philadelphia by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mountain Lakes to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Mountain Lakes to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Mountain Lakes to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from US-46 at VAIL RD and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Mountain Lakes to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Mountain Lakes and arriving at 30th Street Station via BROAD STREET station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Mountain Lakes and Philadelphia is 108 miles. The road distance is 90 miles.
The best way to get from Mountain Lakes to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $24 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Mountain Lakes to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Mountain Lakes to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from US-46 at VAIL RD station.
Mountain Lakes to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Mountain Lakes station.
The best way to get from Mountain Lakes to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $24 - $650. Alternatively, you can line 79 bus and bus, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Mountain Lakes, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Mountain Lakes to 30th Street Station via Newark Broad St, BROAD STREET station, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mountain Lakes to Philadelphia Bus Station via US-46 at VAIL RD and Newark Penn Station in around 3h 37m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Mountain Lakes to Newark Broad St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
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
Bus from US-46 at VAIL RD to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–10
- 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
Mountain Lakes to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Mountain Lakes to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Broad St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mountain Lakes to Philadelphia is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Mountain Lakes to Philadelphia.
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