There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Union by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn StationNortheast Regional
1h 55m$15–607Drive 76.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Union76.3 mi
1h 38m$14–21Bus, line 66 bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Vauxhall Rd At Coolidge Ave66
3h 13m$18–42Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Morris Ave At Grandview Ave114
3h 14m$25–59
Philadelphia to Union by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Union is to drive which costs $13 - $21 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Union is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $13 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Union. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Vauxhall Rd At Coolidge Ave via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Union. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Maplewood via Newark Penn Station and Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Union is 89 miles. The road distance is 76.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Union without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $15 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Philadelphia to Union, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Union bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Union train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Union is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $15 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus and line 66 bus, which costs $17 - $45 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Union, Union County, 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 to Vauxhall Rd At Coolidge Ave via Newark Penn Station in around 3h 13m.
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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.html
- 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
- $27–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- 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/
Bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Vauxhall Rd At Coolidge Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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 Morris Ave At Grandview Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $8–26
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Union bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Philadelphia to Union train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Union is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Philadelphia to Union.
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