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How to get fromNorth Plainfield to Philadelphiaby train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from North Plainfield to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    1h 57m
    $21–612

  2. Line 819 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Watchung Ave At E Front St to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Stabus bus 819
    2. Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    3. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain train Tre
    3h 2m
    $7–26

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    3h 20m
    $15–37

  4. Drive 68.9 mi

    1. Drive from North Plainfield to Philadelphiacar car 68.9 mi
    1h 36m
    $13–19

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 114 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus bus New York
    4h 10m
    $36–105

North Plainfield to Philadelphia by train

Calendar151Weekly Trains
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Plainfield to 30th Street Station via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave to Philadelphia via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 10m.

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