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How to get fromElizabeth to Philadelphia, PAby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Elizabeth to Philadelphia, PA by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to MetroparktrainNec
    2. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street StationtrainNortheast Regional
    1h 40m
    $12–610

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to Trenton Transit CentertrainNec
    2. Take the bus from Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal to 6Th St At Race Stbus409
    4h 1m
    $9–40

  3. Line 62 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to Newark Penn Stationbus62
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to PhiladelphiabusFlixBus 2608 / ...
    3h 56m
    $19–56

  4. Drive 73.7 mi

    1. Drive from Elizabeth to Philadelphia, PAcar73.7 mi
    1h 38m
    $14–20

  5. Train via Trenton

    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to Trenton Transit CentertrainNec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to Suburban StationtrainTre
    2h 40m

Elizabeth to Philadelphia, PA by train and subway

Calendar166Weekly Services
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Elizabeth to 11th St via Metropark, Metropark Amtrak Station, 30Th Street Station, and Drexel Station at 30th St in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to Philadelphia, PA via Newark Penn Station and Philadelphia in around 3h 56m.

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