There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Plainfield by train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train
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Train via Trenton
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchentrain Nec
3h 26m$15–45Train via Suburban Station
cheapest- Take the train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Tre
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchentrain Nec
4h 9m$9–27Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to South Plainfield73.8 mi
1h 41mDrive 73.8 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Plainfieldcar 73.8 mi
1h 41m$14–20Train
- Take the train from Airport Terminal A to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Air
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
3h 29m$21–617
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Plainfield by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Plainfield is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Plainfield is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Metuchen via 30th Street Station and Trenton Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and South Plainfield is 77 miles. The road distance is 74.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Plainfield without a car is to train via Trenton which takes 3h 26m and costs $14 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Plainfield, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Trenton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Plainfield is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to South Plainfield.
There are 304+ hotels available in South Plainfield.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and South Plainfield, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave via 30th Street Station, Trenton, Trenton Transit Center, Metuchen, and Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta in around 3h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
- 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 Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to South Plainfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and South Plainfield. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










