There are 4 ways to get from Clifton to Philadelphia by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 72 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Broad St At Highview Dr to Newark Penn Stationbus 72
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 23m$13–606Line 72 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Broad St At Highview Dr to Newark Penn Stationbus 72
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2608 / ...
3h 41m$18–46Drive 89.6 mi
- Drive from Clifton to Philadelphiacar 89.6 mi
1h 57m$17–24Train
- Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Suburban Stationtrain Tre
3h 19m
Clifton to Philadelphia by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clifton to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Clifton to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Clifton to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Broad St At Highview Dr and arriving at Philadelphia via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Clifton and arriving at Suburban Station via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level and Trenton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Clifton and Philadelphia is 92 miles. The road distance is 90.1 miles.
The best way to get from Clifton to Philadelphia without a car is to line 72 bus and train which takes 2h 23m and costs $13 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Clifton to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Clifton to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Broad St At Highview Dr station.
Clifton to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level station.
The best way to get from Clifton to Philadelphia is to line 72 bus and bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $18 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Clifton, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Broad St At Highview Dr to Philadelphia via Newark Penn Station in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Clifton to Suburban Station via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level and Trenton in around 3h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–22
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Trenton to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Broad St At Highview Dr to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Clifton to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Clifton to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Trenton Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clifton to Philadelphia is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Clifton to Philadelphia.
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