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How to get fromJournal Square to Philadelphia Zooby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street StationtrainNortheast Regional
    2h 28m
    $17–606

  2. Line 1 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Newark Penn Stationbus1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to PhiladelphiabusGreyhound US0305 / ...
    3h 49m
    $21–36

  3. Drive 91.6 mi

    1. Drive from Journal Square to Philadelphia Zoocar91.6 mi
    1h 43m
    $17–25

  4. Line 2 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Secaucus Junction Bus Plazabus2
    2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to Trenton Transit CentertrainNec
    3. Take the train from Trenton to Suburban StationtrainTre
    4h 24m

Journal Square to Philadelphia Zoo by foot, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar250Weekly Services
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Journal Square, NJ, USA and Philadelphia Zoo, PA, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $11–220 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Journal Square to Philadelphia Zoo via Journal Square Transportation Center, Newark Penn Station, Philadelphia, Market St & 30th St - FS, and Mantua Av & 35th St in around 3h 49m.

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