There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Union City by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 57m$23–603Drive 100 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Union Citycar 100 mi
1h 56m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At 46Th Stbus 154 / ...
3h 29m$33–72Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Union City100 mi
1h 56mLine 37 bus, line 4 bus, bus, line 108 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 30Th St At Bergenline Avebus 108
4h 14m$19–36
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Union City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Union City is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Union City is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station to Union City. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Jfk Blvd At 46Th St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Union City station. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Union City is 99 miles. The road distance is 100.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Union City without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $22 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Union City, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Union City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Union City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Union City is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $22 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Union City, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Jfk Blvd At 46Th St via Suburban Station, Jefferson Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At 46Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
Bus from Newark Penn Station to 30Th St At Bergenline Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $1–7
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Union City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Union City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Union City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Union City is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Union City.
There are 2844+ hotels available in Union City.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Union City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















