There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Jersey City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 21m$23–592Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2h 27m$14–29Drive 88.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Jersey Citycar 88.2 mi
1h 38m$17–24Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- 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 Duncan Avebus 119
3h 3m$30–66
Philadelphia to Jersey City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Jersey City is to bus which costs $13 - $29 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Jersey City is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $22 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Journal Square via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Jersey City is 87 miles. The road distance is 88.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Jersey City without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $22 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Philadelphia to Jersey City, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Jersey City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Jersey City is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $22 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $29 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $12–21 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 3 hours.
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
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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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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 Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–23
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Jersey City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Philadelphia to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Jersey City is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Philadelphia to Jersey City.
There are 3775+ hotels available in Jersey City.