There are 5 ways to get from Edison to Cresson by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
7h 30m$87–759Drive 269.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edison to Cresson269.2 mi
5h 9m$50–71Bus
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2602
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus StationGreyhound US0400s
7h 53m$86–142Fly, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)EWR - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
8h 32m$117–294Train
- Take the train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit CenterNec
- Take the train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
7h 39m$63–165
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edison to Cresson is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Edison to Cresson is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs $45 - $75.
The distance between Edison and Cresson is 319 miles. The road distance is 270.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edison to Cresson without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 30m and costs $85 - $800.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Edison to Cresson, including transfers.
The best way to get from Edison to Cresson is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 30m and costs $85 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 7h 53m.
Yes, the driving distance between Edison to Cresson is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Edison to Cresson.
There are 28+ hotels available in Cresson.
What companies run services between Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and Cresson, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Edison Station to Cresson via Metropark, Metropark Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Brunswick to Cresson via Philadelphia and Altoona Bus Station in around 7h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $9–220
- Business Class
- $50–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30–70
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $30–110
- Business - advance purchase
- $45–220
- Business Class
- $75–270
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New Brunswick to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- 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 Philadelphia to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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