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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Union Cityby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    1h 24m
    $20–600
  2. Bus, line 108 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2608 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to 30Th St At Pleasant Avebus bus 108
    2h 21m
    $14–26
  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2602 / ...
    2h 10m
    $21–35
  4. Drive  92.9 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Union Citycar car 92.9 mi
    1h 44m
    $17–25

Philadelphia to Union City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar352Weekly Trains
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Union City, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $22–55 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown every 2 hours. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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