There are 4 ways to get from Ground Zero to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train
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 World Trade Center to Newark Penn Stationtrain Path
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
1h 59m$14–603Train via Trenton
cheapest- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Suburban Stationtrain Tre
3h 25m$8–29Bus
- Take the bus from South End Av/Albany St to 8 Av/W 31 Stbus M20
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2602 / ...
3h 25m$20–42Drive 93.1 mi
- Drive from Ground Zero to Philadelphiacar 93.1 mi
1h 49m$17–25
Ground Zero to Philadelphia by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ground Zero to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ground Zero to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Ground Zero to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from South End Av/Albany St and arriving at Philadelphia via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ground Zero to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from World Trade Center and arriving at 30th Street Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Ground Zero and Philadelphia is 90 miles. The road distance is 93.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ground Zero to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $14 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Ground Zero to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Ground Zero to Philadelphia bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from South End Av/Albany St station.
Ground Zero to Philadelphia train services, operated by PATH, depart from World Trade Center station.
The best way to get from Ground Zero to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $14 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $45 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Ground Zero, NY, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ground Zero to 30th Street Station via World Trade Center and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ground Zero to Philadelphia via South End Av/Albany St, 8 Av/W 31 St, and New York Midtown in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- (973) 961-6000
- Website
- panynj.gov
Train from World Trade Center to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/index.html
- Adult
- $3
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
- $21–50
- 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 New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–23
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Trenton to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from South End Av/Albany St to 8 Av/W 31 St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ground Zero to Philadelphia bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 8 Av/W 31 St station.
Ground Zero to Philadelphia train services, operated by PATH, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ground Zero to Philadelphia is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Ground Zero to Philadelphia.
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