There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Mountain Lakes by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Mountain Lakestrain Bntn
3h 18m$22–607Bus, 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
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Mountain Lakestrain
6h 48m$13–68Bus, line 79 bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2608 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Parsippany Blvd At Tivoli Gardens Apt Rdbus 79 / ...
3h 40m$23–41Drive 89.1 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Mountain Lakescar 89.1 mi
1h 58m$17–24
Philadelphia to Mountain Lakes by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Mountain Lakes is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Mountain Lakes is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Mountain Lakes. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Parsippany Blvd At Tivoli Gardens Apt Rd via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Mountain Lakes. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Mountain Lakes via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Mountain Lakes is 108 miles. The road distance is 89.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Mountain Lakes without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $21 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Philadelphia to Mountain Lakes, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Mountain Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Mountain Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Mountain Lakes is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $21 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus and line 79 bus, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Mountain Lakes, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Mountain Lakes via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Broad St Across From Njt Station, and Newark Broad St in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Mountain Lakes via Newark Penn Station and Parsippany Blvd At Tivoli Gardens Apt Rd in around 3h 40m.
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
- $19–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Mountain Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Philadelphia to Mountain Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Mountain Lakes is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Philadelphia to Mountain Lakes.
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