What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Trenton?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Trenton is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Trenton?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Trenton is to train which takes 28 min and costs $2 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Trenton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broad St At Cherry St and arriving at South Broad St At Division St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Trenton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Trenton. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Trenton?

The distance between Philadelphia and Trenton is 32 miles. The road distance is 31.5 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Trenton without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Trenton without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs $2 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Trenton?

The train from 30Th Street Station to Trenton takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Trenton bus from?

Philadelphia to Trenton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Broad St At Cherry St station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Trenton train from?

Philadelphia to Trenton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Trenton?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Trenton is to train which takes 28 min and costs $2 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $20 and takes 2h 19m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Trenton bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Trenton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at South Broad St At Division St station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Trenton train arrive?

Philadelphia to Trenton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Trenton station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Trenton?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Trenton is 32 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Philadelphia to Trenton.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to Trenton?

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Where can I stay near Trenton?

There are 139+ hotels available in Trenton.

Philadelphia to Trenton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Trenton by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain Northeast Regional
28 min
$2–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad St At Cherry St to South Broad St At Division Stbus 409
2h 19m
$6–20
Drive 31.4 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Trentoncar 31.4 mi
44 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Trentontaxi 31.4 mi
44 min
$85–110
Tram
1. Take the tram from AQUARIUM station to TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER stationtram Rvln
1h 5m
$2–17

Philadelphia to Trenton by train

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Distance: 32.3 mi
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Trenton, NJ, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $4–200 and the journey takes 28 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Broad St At Cherry St to South Broad St At Division St hourly. Tickets cost $6–20 and the journey takes 2h 19m.

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