There are 5 ways to get from Union City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 56m$24–599Drive 100.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Union City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 100.2 mi
1h 55m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
3h 29m$32–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Union City to Philadelphia-PHL100.2 mi
1h 55mBus via Jfk Blvd At 46Th St
- Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At 46Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 154 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
3h 43m$34–72
Union City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Union City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Union City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Broad St & Walnut St and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Union City station to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Union City and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 99 miles. The road distance is 100.8 miles.
The best way to get from Union City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $23 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Union City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Union City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Union City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Union City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $23 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Union City, NJ, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia hourly. Tickets cost $26–75 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- 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
- $26–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Jfk Blvd At 46Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Union City to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Union City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Union City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Union City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 654+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Union City and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














