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How to get fromPhiladelphia to South Riverby train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to South River by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, line 815 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    3. Take the bus from Somerset St At George St to Main At Jackson Stbus bus 815
    2h 38m
    $20–44

  2. Drive 57.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to South Rivercar car 57.2 mi
    1h 20m
    $11–16

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Philadelphia
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt-18 At West Ferris Stbus bus 138
    3h 51m
    $36–113

  4. Train, line 815 bus via Suburban Station

    1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Tre
    2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    3. Take the bus from George St At Albany St to Main At Jackson Stbus bus 815
    3h 14m
    $12–26

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to South Amboytrain train Njcl / ...
    3h 17m
    $22–607

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus bus 409
    2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    4h 50m
    $16–44

Philadelphia to South River by train and bus

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and South River, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia to Rt-18 At West Ferris St via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Main St Between Wilcox/Devoe via Newark Penn Station, South Amboy, and Broadway At Augusta St in around 3h 17m.

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