There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Emerson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Flixbus), or train
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Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to EmersonPasc
2h 43m$15–610Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Kinderkamack Rd At Jefferson Ave165
3h 27m$25–67Drive 105.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Emerson105.2 mi
2h 1m$20–28Bus via New York Midtown
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York MidtownFlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Kinderkamack Rd At Jefferson Ave165
3h 49m$26–65Train via Trenton
- Take the train from Suburban Station to TrentonTre
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper LevelNec
- Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to Emerson
3h 56m
Philadelphia to Emerson by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Emerson is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Emerson is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Emerson. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Kinderkamack Rd At Jefferson Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Emerson. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Emerson via Newark Penn Station and Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Emerson is 102 miles. The road distance is 105.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Emerson without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $15 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Philadelphia to Emerson, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Emerson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Emerson train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Emerson is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $15 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $70 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Emerson, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Emerson via Newark Penn Station and Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Kinderkamack Rd At Jefferson Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–310
- 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 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to Emerson
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–12
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–22
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Suburban Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Kinderkamack Rd At Jefferson Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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 Philadelphia to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Emerson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Emerson train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Emerson is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Philadelphia to Emerson.
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