There are 4 ways to get from Upper Montclair to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Mountain Avenue to Newark Broad Sttrain Bntn / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 3m$24–623Line 28 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Valley Rd At Valley Pl# to Newark Penn Stationbus 28
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 28m$15–29Drive 87.9 mi
- Drive from Upper Montclair to Philadelphiacar 87.9 mi
1h 58m$16–24Train, bus
- Take the train from Mountain Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain Bntnm
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
3h 40m$25–49
Upper Montclair to Philadelphia by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Upper Montclair to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Upper Montclair to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Upper Montclair to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Valley Rd At Valley Pl# and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Upper Montclair to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Mountain Avenue and arriving at 30th Street Station via BROAD STREET station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Upper Montclair and Philadelphia is 90 miles. The road distance is 88.4 miles.
The best way to get from Upper Montclair to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $24 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Upper Montclair to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Upper Montclair to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Valley Rd At Valley Pl# station.
Upper Montclair to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Mountain Avenue station.
The best way to get from Upper Montclair to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $24 - $650. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus, which costs $15 - $29 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Upper Montclair, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Mountain Avenue to 30th Street Station via Newark Broad St, BROAD STREET station, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley Rd At Valley Pl# to Philadelphia Bus Station via Newark Penn Station in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Mountain Avenue to Newark Broad St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–12
Train from Mountain Avenue to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–15
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
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 Valley Rd At Valley Pl# to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- 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
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Upper Montclair to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Upper Montclair to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Broad St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upper Montclair to Philadelphia is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Upper Montclair to Philadelphia.
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