There are 4 ways to get from Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain Rarv
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 28m$24–615Drive 78.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 78.7 mi
1h 48m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
3h 40m$21–41Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Plainfield to Philadelphia-PHL78.7 mi
1h 48m
Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Plainfield station to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at JFK Blvd & 17th St via Market St & 11th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Netherwood and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Newark Penn Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Plainfield and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 104 miles. The road distance is 79.1 miles.
The best way to get from Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $23 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
The best way to get from Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $23 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
You can take a train from Netherwood to Airport Terminal A via Newark Penn Station and Gray 30th St Station in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost $12–23 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
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- Adult
- $2–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Plainfield to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 654+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Plainfield and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.