There are 3 ways to get from New Jersey to Merion Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 44m$21–592Bus, line 44 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Market St & 10th St - MBFS to Old Lancaster Rd & Gramercy Rdbus 44
3h 6m$15–25Drive 82.4 mi
- Drive from Newark to Merion Stationcar 82.4 mi
1h 54m$15–22
New Jersey to Merion Station by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Merion Station is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Merion Station is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $20 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from New Jersey station to Merion Station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Old Lancaster Rd & Gramercy Rd via Market St & 10th St - MBFS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from New Jersey station to Merion Station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Merion via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between New Jersey and Merion Station is 86 miles. The road distance is 82.9 miles.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Merion Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $20 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from New Jersey to Merion Station, including transfers.
New Jersey to Merion Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
New Jersey to Merion Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Merion Station is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $20 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus and line 44 bus, which costs $14 - $26 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Merion Station, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Merion Station via Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 10th St - MBFS, and Old Lancaster Rd & Gramercy Rd in around 3h 6m.
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- 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
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Market St & 10th St - MBFS to Old Lancaster Rd & Gramercy Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
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Booking & Getting There
New Jersey to Merion Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
New Jersey to Merion Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Merion Station is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from New Jersey to Merion Station.
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