What is the cheapest way to get from Journal Square to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Journal Square to Philadelphia is to line 1 bus and bus which costs $11 - $35 and takes 3h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Journal Square to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Journal Square to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs $21 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Journal Square and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Journal Square to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Journal Square Transportation Center and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Journal Square and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from Journal Square to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at 30th Street Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Journal Square to Philadelphia?

The distance between Journal Square and Philadelphia is 87 miles. The road distance is 89 miles.

How do I travel from Journal Square to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Journal Square to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs $21 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Journal Square to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Journal Square to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Journal Square to Philadelphia bus from?

Journal Square to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Journal Square Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Journal Square to Philadelphia train from?

Journal Square to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Journal Square to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Journal Square to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs $21 - $650. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs $11 - $35 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Journal Square to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Journal Square to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Journal Square to Philadelphia train arrive?

Journal Square to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Journal Square to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Journal Square to Philadelphia is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Journal Square to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 1108+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Journal Square to Philadelphia - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Journal Square to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 33m
$21–603
Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Newark Penn Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 11m
$12–32
Drive 88.4 mi
1. Drive from Journal Square to Philadelphiacar 88.4 mi
1h 43m
$17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 125 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
3h 37m
$33–87

Journal Square to Philadelphia by foot and train (Amtrak)

349Weekly Services

1h 33mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 86.1 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Journal Square to Philadelphia Bus Station via Journal Square Transportation Center and Newark Penn Station in around 3h 11m.

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