There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Monmouth County by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Red Banktrain Njcl / ...
3h 25m$22–610Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus 317
4h 45m$11–39Drive 61.1 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Monmouth Countycar 61.1 mi
1h 26m$12–17Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Freehold Centerbus 67
5h 4m$18–44
Philadelphia to Monmouth County by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Monmouth County is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Monmouth County is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Monmouth County. However, there are services departing from Ppa Bus Terminal and arriving at Rt-537 At Rt 34# via Lakewood Bus Terminal and Freehold Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Monmouth County. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Red Bank via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Monmouth County is 120 miles. The road distance is 61.4 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Monmouth County without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $21 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Philadelphia to Monmouth County, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Monmouth County bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ppa Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Monmouth County train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Monmouth County is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $21 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $40 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Monmouth County, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Brookdale College via Newark Penn Station, Red Bank, and Red Bank Rail Station in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–26 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
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
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Freehold Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $5–18
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Monmouth County bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Lakewood Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Monmouth County train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Monmouth County is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Philadelphia to Monmouth County.
There are 168+ hotels available in Monmouth County.





