There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Fords by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
2h 3m$10–581Bus, line 810 bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New BrunswickFlixBus 2602
- Take the bus from Somerset St At George St to Main St At Vine St810
2h 51m$20–34Drive 63.8 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Fords63.8 mi
1h 24m$12–17Bus, train
- Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal409
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to MetuchenNec
4h 36m$10–41
Philadelphia to Fords by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Fords is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Fords is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Fords. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Main St At Vine St via Somerset St At George St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Fords is 72 miles. The road distance is 64.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Fords without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $10 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Philadelphia to Fords, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Fords bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Fords is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $10 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus and line 810 bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 2h 51m.
Philadelphia to Fords bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Fords is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Philadelphia to Fords.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Fords, NJ, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–220 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Main St At Vine St via New Brunswick and Somerset St At George St in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $9–220
- Business Class
- $50–250
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–16
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Somerset St At George St to Main St At Vine St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $2–8
Bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $6–21
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