What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Essex County?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Essex County is to bus and line 71 bus which costs $12 - $25 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Essex County?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Essex County is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Essex County?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Essex County. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Mt Pleasant Ave At Jones Pl via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Essex County?

The distance between Philadelphia and Essex County is 88 miles. The road distance is 85.3 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Essex County without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Essex County without a car is to train and line 21 bus which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Essex County?

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Philadelphia to Essex County, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Essex County bus from?

Philadelphia to Essex County bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Essex County bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Essex County bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Essex County?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Essex County is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Philadelphia to Essex County.

Where can I stay near Essex County?

There are 3473+ hotels available in Essex County.

Philadelphia to Essex County - 4 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Essex County by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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Train, line 21 bus
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Ashwood Terracebus 21
1h 53m
$20–594
Bus, line 71 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2608 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Mt Pleasant Ave At Jones Plbus 71
2h 40m
$13–25
Drive 84.8 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Essex Countycar 84.8 mi
1h 49m
$16–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain Nec
5h 10m
$43–70

Philadelphia to Essex County by train and bus

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Distance: 87.6 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Mt Pleasant Ave At Jones Pl via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 40m.

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