There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Sussex County by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain Mne / ...
3h 20m$68–674Drive 97.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Sussex Countycar 97.1 mi
2h 41m$18–26Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 23 Southbound At St Johns Churchbus 194
4h 12m$60–666Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 23 Southbound At St Johns Churchbus 194
4h 46m$61–105Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 23 Southbound At St Johns Churchbus 194
4h 58m$60–102
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Sussex County is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Sussex County is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Sussex County. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Rt 23 Southbound At St Johns Church via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Sussex County. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Dover via Newark Penn Station and Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Sussex County is 136 miles. The road distance is 97.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Sussex County without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $65 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Philadelphia to Sussex County, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Sussex County bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Sussex County train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Sussex County is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $65 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Sussex County, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Sussex County via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, Newark Broad St, and Dover in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Sussex County via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rt 23 Southbound At St Johns Church in around 4h 46m.
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
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 23 Southbound At St Johns Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 23 Southbound At St Johns Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 23 Southbound At St Johns Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Sussex County bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Sussex County train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Sussex County is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Philadelphia to Sussex County.
There are 122+ hotels available in Sussex County.





