There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Califon by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to High Bridgetrain Rarv
3h 45m$48–642Drive 64.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Califoncar 64.1 mi
1h 41m$12–17Bus via Allentown
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center - Platform C to Clinton, NJ Park &Amp; Ridebus Allentown-Clinton Eastbound
3h 49m$124–155Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Eastonbus Greyhound US0340s
5h 9m$103–130
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Califon is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Califon is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Califon. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia 30th St Station and arriving at Clinton, NJ Park &Amp; Ride via Allentown Transportation Center - Platform C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Califon. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at High Bridge via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Califon is 133 miles. The road distance is 64.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Califon without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $45 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Philadelphia to Califon, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Califon bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Philadelphia 30th St Station.
Philadelphia to Califon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Califon is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $45 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Allentown, which costs $120 - $160 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Califon, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Califon via Newark Penn Station and High Bridge in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Califon via Allentown Transportation Center, Allentown Transportation Center - Platform C, and Clinton, NJ Park &Amp; Ride in around 3h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to High Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–22
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- customerservice@martzbus.com
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
- Phone
- +1 610-868-6001
- webmaster@transbridgelines.com
- Website
- transbridgelines.com
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center - Platform C to Clinton, NJ Park &Amp; Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $58–63
- Schedules at
- transbridgelines.com
- Adult
- $58–63
- Website
- Yes Blue Transportation
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center - Platform C to Clinton, NJ Park &Amp; Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Yes Blue Transportation
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Easton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Califon bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Allentown Transportation Center station.
Philadelphia to Califon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Califon is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Philadelphia to Califon.
There are 22+ hotels available in Califon.