There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Orange by train, tram, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, 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, tram
best- Take the train from Airport Terminal A to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Air
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the tram from Newark Penn Station to BROAD STREET stationtram Nlr
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to South Orangetrain Mne
2h 24m$25–622Train
cheapest- Take the train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Tre
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec
4h 29m$10–39Line 37 bus, line 4 bus, bus, line 31 bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNSbus 37
- Take the bus from Broad St & Snyder Av to Broad St & Walnut Stbus 4
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Valley St At 1St Stbus 31
4h 42m$18–34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to South Orange89.9 mi
2hDrive 89.9 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Orangecar 89.9 mi
2h$17–24
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Orange by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Orange is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Orange is to drive which takes 2h and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Orange. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Valley St At 1St St via Broad St & Snyder Av, Philadelphia Bus Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Orange. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at South Orange via 30th Street Station, Newark Penn Station and Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and South Orange is 96 miles. The road distance is 90.4 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Orange without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 24m and costs $24 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Orange, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Orange bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Orange train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Airport Terminal A station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Orange is to line 37 bus and line 4 bus and bus and line 31 bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $17 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $40 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and South Orange, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Valley St At 1St St via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS, Broad St & Snyder Av, Broad St & Walnut St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Terminal A to South Orange via Suburban Station, Trenton Transit Center, and Secaucus Upper Level in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Airport Terminal A to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 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
Tram from Newark Penn Station to BROAD STREET station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Train from Newark Broad St to South Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–10
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–22
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Broad St & Snyder Av to Broad St & Walnut St
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Valley St At 1St St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to South Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Orange bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Orange train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Orange is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Orange.
There are 2158+ hotels available in South Orange.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and South Orange. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













