There are 5 ways to get from South Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Line 819 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Stabus 819
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 38m$21–617Train via Suburban Station
cheapest- Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain Tre
3h 27m$9–27Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from South Plainfield to Philadelphia-PHL74.9 mi
1h 40mDrive 74.9 mi
- Drive from South Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 74.9 mi
1h 40m$14–20Train
- Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 49m$15–45
South Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from South Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct train from South Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Trenton and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between South Plainfield and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 83 miles. The road distance is 75.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to line 819 bus and train which takes 2h 38m and costs $21 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from South Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
South Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
South Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Trenton Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from South Plainfield to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 657+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
What companies run services between South Plainfield, NJ, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
You can take a bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Airport Terminal A via Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta, Metuchen, Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, and Gray 30th St Station in around 2h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
- 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from South Plainfield to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between South Plainfield and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














