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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Allentownby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Allentown by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Trenton to Allentowntaxi taxi
    45 min
    $40–61

  2. Drive 39.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Allentowncar car 39.6 mi
    49 min
    $8–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad St At Cherry St to Us-206 At Maple Avebus bus 409
    2h 23m
    $28–45

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Allentowntaxi taxi 39.6 mi
    49 min
    $110–140

  5. Train, line 601 bus

    1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from S Clinton Ave At Barlow St to Marketplace Blvd At Lowes Bus Stopbus bus 601 / ...
    1h 58m
    $20–28

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  • Distance: 42.9 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

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

NJ Transit operates a bus from Broad St At Cherry St to Us-206 At Maple Ave hourly. Tickets cost $5–19 and the journey takes 2h 12m.

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