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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Essex Countyby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Train, line 21 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Ashwood Terracebus bus 21
    1h 53m
    $21–595

  2. Bus, line 71 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Mt Pleasant Ave At Jones Plbus bus 71
    2h 30m
    $14–26

  3. Drive  84.8 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Essex Countycar car 84.8 mi
    1h 49m
    $16–23

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus bus 409
    2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train Nec
    5h 10m
    $46–75

Philadelphia to Essex County by train and bus

Calendar338Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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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 30m.

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