There are 5 ways to get from Emerson to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Emerson to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower LevelPasc
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
2h 26m$16–622Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kinderkamack Rd At Lozier Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal165
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
3h 32m$21–627Bus via New York Midtown
- Take the bus from Kinderkamack Rd At Lozier Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal165
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2602 / ...
4h 31m$26–72Drive 103.2 mi
- Drive from Emerson to Philadelphia103.2 mi
2h 4m$19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Kinderkamack Rd At Lozier Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal165
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0305 / ...
4h 33m$26–72
Emerson to Philadelphia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerson to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Emerson to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerson to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Kinderkamack Rd At Lozier Ave and arriving at Philadelphia via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerson to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Emerson and arriving at 30th Street Station via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Emerson and Philadelphia is 102 miles. The road distance is 103.8 miles.
The best way to get from Emerson to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $15 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Emerson to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Emerson to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Kinderkamack Rd At Lozier Ave station.
Emerson to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Emerson station.
The best way to get from Emerson to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $15 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via New York Midtown, which costs $25 - $75 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Emerson, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Emerson to 30th Street Station via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kinderkamack Rd At Lozier Ave to Philadelphia via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York Midtown in around 4h 31m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Emerson to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–12
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.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
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
- $24–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–320
- 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
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Kinderkamack Rd At Lozier Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $8–27
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Emerson to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Emerson to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerson to Philadelphia is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Emerson to Philadelphia.
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