There are 4 ways to get from Union to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 54m$24–623Drive 75.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Union to Philadelphiacar 75.9 mi
1h 40m$14–20Line 66 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Vauxhall Rd At Warren Ave to Newark Penn Stationbus 66
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
3h 22m$16–29Bus
- Take the bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
3h 52m$31–62
Union to Philadelphia by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Union to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Union to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Union to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Vauxhall Rd At Warren Ave and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Union to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Maplewood and arriving at 30th Street Station via BROAD STREET station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Union and Philadelphia is 89 miles. The road distance is 76.3 miles.
The best way to get from Union to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $24 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Union to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Union to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Vauxhall Rd At Warren Ave station.
Union to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Union to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $24 - $650. Alternatively, you can line 66 bus and bus, which costs $15 - $30 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Union, Union County, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vauxhall Rd At Warren Ave to Philadelphia Bus Station via Newark Penn Station in around 3h 22m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Vauxhall Rd At Warren Ave to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–7
Bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–28
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Union to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Union to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union to Philadelphia is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Union to Philadelphia.
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