There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Journal Square by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
1h 26m$14–591Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Journal Square Transportation Centerbus 1 / ...
2h 49m$11–31Drive 89.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Journal Squarecar 89.2 mi
1h 40m$17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Cottage Stbus 119 / ...
2h 54m$30–67
Philadelphia to Journal Square by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Journal Square is to bus and line 1 bus which costs $11 - $35 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Journal Square is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Journal Square. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Journal Square Transportation Center via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Journal Square. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Journal Square via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Journal Square is 87 miles. The road distance is 89.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Journal Square without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Philadelphia to Journal Square, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Journal Square bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Journal Square train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Journal Square is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs $11 - $35 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Journal Square, NJ, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $11–220 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Journal Square via Newark Penn Station and Journal Square Transportation Center in around 2h 49m.
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
- 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
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Journal Square Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $1–6
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Cottage St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–22
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Journal Square bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Philadelphia to Journal Square train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Journal Square is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Philadelphia to Journal Square.
There are 3636+ hotels available in Journal Square.