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How to get fromSouth Amboy to Philadelphiaby train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from South Amboy to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from South Amboy to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Njcl / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2h 2m
    $21–613

  2. Train via Trenton

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rahway to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain train Tre
    3h 4m
    $8–31

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from South Amboy to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Njcl / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    3h 25m
    $15–37

  4. Drive 63.6 mi

    1. Drive from South Amboy to Philadelphiacar car 63.6 mi
    1h 31m
    $12–17

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sayreville Park & Ride Gsp Ramp to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 131
    2. Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus bus New York
    3h 33m
    $36–104

South Amboy to Philadelphia by train

Calendar200Weekly Trains
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 100.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from South Amboy to 30th Street Station via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sayreville Park & Ride Gsp Ramp to Philadelphia via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 33m.

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