What is the cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA?

The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA is to bus which costs $12 - $24 and takes 2h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA?

The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $21 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between New Jersey and Philadelphia, PA?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between New Jersey and Philadelphia, PA?

No, there is no direct train from New Jersey station to Philadelphia, PA. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at 15th St/City Hall via Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between New Jersey and Philadelphia, PA is 82 miles. The road distance is 80.3 miles.

How do I travel from New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA without a car?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $21 - $600.

How long does it take to get from New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA bus from?

New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA train from?

New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $21 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $24 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA bus arrive?

New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where does the New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA train arrive?

New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA?

Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA.

How do I get a bus ticket from New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA?

Book your New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia, PA?

There are 1021+ hotels available in Philadelphia, PA.

New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 9m
$22–591
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2h 2m
$12–24
Drive 79.8 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Philadelphia, PAcar 79.8 mi
1h 48m
$15–21
Bus via Philadelphia
1. Take the bus from Newark to Philadelphiabus Ppb 8448 / ...
2h 12m
$20–45

New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA by train and tram (Amtrak)

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1h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.5 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between New Jersey, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $12–24 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours.

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