There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Rumson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
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 Red Banktrain Njcl / ...
3h 50m$24–613Train via Trenton
cheapest- Take the train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Tre
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Rahwaytrain Nec
- Take the train from Rahway to Red Banktrain
4h 50m$11–47Bus, line 838 bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Freehold Centerbus 67
- Take the bus from Freehold Center to East River Rd At Black Point Rd#bus 838
5h 49m$23–54Drive 73.4 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Rumsoncar 73.4 mi
1h 47m$13–19
Philadelphia to Rumson by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Rumson is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Rumson is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Rumson. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at East River Rd At Black Point Rd# via Newark Penn Station and Freehold Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Rumson. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Red Bank via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Rumson is 121 miles. The road distance is 73.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rumson without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $23 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Philadelphia to Rumson, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Rumson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Rumson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rumson is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $23 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus and line 838 bus, which costs $22 - $55 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Rumson, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to East River Rd At Black Point Rd# via Newark Penn Station, Red Bank, and Red Bank Rail Station in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to East River Rd At Black Point Rd# via Newark Penn Station and Freehold Center in around 5h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact 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 Red Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Rahway
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–20
Train from Rahway to Red Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–16
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Freehold Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–20
Bus from Freehold Center to East River Rd At Black Point Rd#
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $4–12
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Rumson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Philadelphia to Rumson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Rumson is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Philadelphia to Rumson.
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