What is the cheapest way to get from South Orange to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from South Orange to Philadelphia is to line 31 bus and bus which costs $13 - $25 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Orange to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from South Orange to Philadelphia is to line 31 bus and train which takes 1h 48m and costs $19 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between South Orange and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from South Orange to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Valley St At 1St St and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between South Orange and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from South Orange to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from South Orange and arriving at Suburban Station via Secaucus Upper Level and Trenton Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from South Orange to Philadelphia?

The distance between South Orange and Philadelphia is 86 miles. The road distance is 81 miles.

How do I travel from South Orange to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from South Orange to Philadelphia without a car is to line 31 bus and train which takes 1h 48m and costs $19 - $650.

How long does it take to get from South Orange to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from South Orange to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Orange to Philadelphia bus from?

South Orange to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Valley St At 1St St station.

Where do I catch the South Orange to Philadelphia train from?

South Orange to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Upper Level station.

Train or bus from South Orange to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from South Orange to Philadelphia is to line 31 bus and bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $13 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $40 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the South Orange to Philadelphia bus arrive?

South Orange to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Where does the South Orange to Philadelphia train arrive?

South Orange to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Trenton Transit Center station.

Can I drive from South Orange to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between South Orange to Philadelphia is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from South Orange to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 918+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

South Orange to Philadelphia - 4 ways to travel via train, line 31 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from South Orange to Philadelphia by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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Line 31 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Valley St At 1St St to Newark Penn Stationbus 31
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 48m
$19–605
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain Tre
3h 28m
$8–36
Line 31 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Valley St At 1St St to Newark Penn Stationbus 31
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 7m
$13–25
Drive 80.5 mi
1. Drive from South Orange to Philadelphiacar 80.5 mi
1h 48m
$15–22

South Orange to Philadelphia by bus and train

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1h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.7 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Valley St At 1St St to Philadelphia Bus Station via Newark Penn Station in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Orange to Suburban Station via Secaucus Upper Level and Trenton Transit Center in around 3h 28m.

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