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Trip Overview

The average train between Elizabeth and Philadelphia takes 1h 40m 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.

1h 40m
Duration
75 mi
Distance
$286
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Elizabeth to Philadelphia train times

Trains run hourly between Elizabeth and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Metropark and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak2h 5m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrak2h 5m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 35m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 19m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 46m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak2h 7m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 30m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela1h 35m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 32m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 30m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela1h 35m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 32m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 30m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela1h 35m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 32m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 30m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela1h 35m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 32m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 30m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela1h 35m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 32m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela1h 47m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elizabeth to Philadelphia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Elizabeth to Philadelphia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 75 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Elizabeth to 30th Street Station via Metropark and Metropark Amtrak Station in around 1h 36m.

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