There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Surf City by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Newark Airport (EWR)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Newark Airport, NJ to Surf City - Long Beach Island, NJbus OurBus
3h 32m$30–274Drive 61.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Surf Citycar 61.4 mi
1h 20m$12–17Train, bus
- Take the train from Lindenwold to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Southern Ocean County Park & Ridebus 319
3h 40m$58–100Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Airport, NJ to Surf City - Long Beach Island, NJbus OurBus
5h 26m$37–282Bus
- Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus 317
- Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Us-9 At Mckinley Avebus 559
6h 47m$16–44
Philadelphia to Surf City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Surf City is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Surf City is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Surf City. However, there are services departing from Market St At 13Th St and arriving at Surf City - 8th St. via Lakewood Bus Terminal, Us-9 At Newell Ave and Kohl's/Home Depot Manahawkin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Surf City is 161 miles. The road distance is 61.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Surf City without a car is to train and bus via Newark Airport (EWR) which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Philadelphia to Surf City, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Surf City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Market St At 13Th St station.
Philadelphia to Surf City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Lakewood Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Surf City is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Philadelphia to Surf City.
There are 18+ hotels available in Surf City.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Surf City, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Philadelphia to Surf City - Long Beach Island, NJ via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Newark Liberty International Airport, and Newark Airport, NJ in around 5h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- 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 Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18–29
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $10–65
- Business - advance purchase
- $13–95
- Business Class
- $23–180
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Lindenwold to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–20
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Newark Airport, NJ to Surf City - Long Beach Island, NJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Southern Ocean County Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $3–12
Bus from Market St At 13Th St to Lakewood Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $8–27
Bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Us-9 At Mckinley Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–14
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $4–14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- 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 to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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