There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Franklin Lakes by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Ridgewoodtrain Mnbn / ...
3h 23m$24–616Drive 101.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Franklin Lakescar 101.1 mi
2h 12m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Ave & Old Mill Rdbus ShortLine Hudson
4h 1m$36–97Bus via Franklin Ave & Connie Ave
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Ave & Connie Avebus ShortLine Hudson
4h 15m$34–67
Philadelphia to Franklin Lakes by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Franklin Lakes is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Franklin Lakes is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Franklin Lakes. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Franklin Ave & Old Mill Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Franklin Lakes. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Ridgewood via Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Franklin Lakes is 109 miles. The road distance is 101.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Franklin Lakes without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $23 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Philadelphia to Franklin Lakes, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Franklin Lakes bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Franklin Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Franklin Lakes is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $23 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Franklin Ave 200' W Of Bowers Ln via Newark Penn Station, Secaucus Lower Level, Ridgewood, and Wilsey Square At West Ridgewood Ave in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Franklin Ave & Old Mill Rd via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Ridgewood
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–13
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Ave & Old Mill Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $10–21
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Ave & Connie Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $11–24
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Franklin Lakes bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Franklin Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Franklin Lakes is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Philadelphia to Franklin Lakes.
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