What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to South Orange?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to South Orange is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to South Orange?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to South Orange is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and South Orange?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to South Orange. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Valley St At 1St St via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and South Orange?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to South Orange. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at South Orange via Newark Penn Station and Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to South Orange?

The distance between Philadelphia and South Orange is 88 miles. The road distance is 81.5 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to South Orange without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to South Orange without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $22 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to South Orange?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Philadelphia to South Orange, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to South Orange bus from?

Philadelphia to South Orange bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to South Orange train from?

Philadelphia to South Orange train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to South Orange?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to South Orange is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $22 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus and line 31 bus, which costs $13 - $29 and takes 2h 47m.

Where does the Philadelphia to South Orange bus arrive?

Philadelphia to South Orange bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Philadelphia to South Orange train arrive?

Philadelphia to South Orange train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to South Orange?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to South Orange is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Philadelphia to South Orange.

Where can I stay near South Orange?

There are 2293+ hotels available in South Orange.

Philadelphia to South Orange - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 31 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to South Orange by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 50m
$23–607
Bus, line 31 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Valley St At 1St Stbus 31
2h 47m
$14–29
Drive 81 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to South Orangecar 81 mi
1h 48m
$15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Valley St At 1St Stbus 107
3h 30m
$31–93

Philadelphia to South Orange by train and tram (Amtrak)

310Weekly Services

1h 50mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 87.5 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and South Orange, 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, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Valley St At 1St St via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 47m.

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