There are 3 ways to get from Philadelphia to New Providence by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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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 Murray Hilltrain Mneg
2h 42m$22–604Drive 73.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to New Providencecar 73.7 mi
1h 45m$14–20Bus, line 70 bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2608 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Broad St At Maple Stbus 70
4h 5m$15–32
Philadelphia to New Providence by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to New Providence is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to New Providence is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to New Providence. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Central Ave At South St# via Newark Penn Station and Summit Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to New Providence. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Murray Hill via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Philadelphia and New Providence is 98 miles. The road distance is 74.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to New Providence without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $21 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Philadelphia to New Providence, including transfers.
Philadelphia to New Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to New Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to New Providence is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $21 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus and line 70 bus, which costs $14 - $35 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and New Providence, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Murray Hill via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Broad St Across From Njt Station, and Newark Broad St in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Central Ave At South St# via Newark Penn Station, Broad St At Maple St, and Summit Rail Station in around 4h 5m.
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
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- 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 New Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Philadelphia to New Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to New Providence is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Philadelphia to New Providence.
There are 692+ hotels available in New Providence.