There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Jersey City by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 21m$23–592Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec
4h 12m$11–46Bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Avebus 1
2h 7m$14–26Drive 88.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Jersey Citycar 88.2 mi
1h 38m$17–24
Philadelphia to Jersey City by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Jersey City is to bus and line 1 bus which costs $13 - $27 and takes 2h 7m.
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 7m.
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 Greyhound 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 and line 1 bus, which costs $13 - $27 and takes 2h 7m.
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 $40–70 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–24
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–6
Bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Jersey City bus services, operated by Greyhound 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.
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