The average train between Elizabeth and Philadelphia takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Elizabeth to Philadelphia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Elizabeth and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 1:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Metropark and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth station and arriving at Philadelphia station via Metropark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Elizabeth to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Elizabeth station.
Elizabeth to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Elizabeth and Philadelphia is 113.1 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Elizabeth to 30th Street Station via Metropark and Metropark Amtrak Station in around 1h 36m.