There are 5 ways to get from Somerset to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 1m$19–44Drive 57 mi
cheapest- Drive from Somerset to Philadelphiacar 57 mi
1h 18m$11–15Bus via New York
- Take the bus from New Brunswick Park and Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
3h 58m$42–103Train via Trenton
- Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain Tre
2h 24m$12–24Bus
- Take the bus from S Warren St At W State St to 6Th St At Race Stbus 409
4h 18m$12–36
Somerset to Philadelphia by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Somerset to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick Park and Ride and arriving at Philadelphia via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Somerset station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick Amtrak Station and arriving at 30th Street Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Somerset and Philadelphia is 60 miles. The road distance is 57.3 miles.
The best way to get from Somerset to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $19 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Somerset to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Somerset to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from New Brunswick Park and Ride station.
Somerset to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Brunswick Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Somerset to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $19 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Somerset, Somerset County, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Brunswick Park and Ride to Philadelphia via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from New Brunswick Park and Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from S Warren St At W State St to 6Th St At Race St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–20
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More Questions & Answers
Somerset to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Somerset to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Philadelphia is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Somerset to Philadelphia.
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