There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Perth Amboy by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Perth Amboytrain Njcl / ...
2h 5m$21–601Train, line 813 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Tre
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchentrain Nec
- Take the bus from Main St At Woodbridge Ave, Rail Station to High St At Smith Stbus 813
3h 18m$6–25Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Smith St At State Stbus 116
3h 38m$30–69Drive 67 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Perth Amboycar 67 mi
1h 27m$13–18Bus, train
- Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchentrain Nec
4h 54m$10–43
Philadelphia to Perth Amboy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Perth Amboy is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Perth Amboy is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Perth Amboy. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Smith St At State St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Perth Amboy. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Perth Amboy via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Perth Amboy is 99 miles. The road distance is 67.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Perth Amboy without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $20 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Philadelphia to Perth Amboy, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Perth Amboy bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Perth Amboy train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Perth Amboy is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $20 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $70 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Perth Amboy, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Perth Amboy via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Smith St At State St via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 38m.
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
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Perth Amboy
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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 Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Smith St At State St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
Bus from Main St At Woodbridge Ave, Rail Station to High St At Smith St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $1–6
Bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Perth Amboy bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Perth Amboy train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Perth Amboy is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Philadelphia to Perth Amboy.
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