There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Union Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to South Amboytrain Njcl
3h 29m$14–607Train via Trenton
cheapest- Take the train from Suburban Station to Trentontrain Tre
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Rahwaytrain Nec
4h 24m$8–38Bus, line 815 bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2602
- Take the bus from George St At Albany St to Broadway At Augusta Stbus 815
4h 28m$10–26Drive 71.1 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Union Beachcar 71.1 mi
1h 30m$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Keansburg, NJ-Rt 36 & Palmerbus Route 36-To Beachway / Long Branch / ...
5h 33m$52–91
Philadelphia to Union Beach by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Union Beach is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Union Beach is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Union Beach. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Florence Ave At Edmunds Ave via George St At Albany St and Broadway At Augusta St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Union Beach is 109 miles. The road distance is 71.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Union Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $14 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Philadelphia to Union Beach, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Union Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Union Beach is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $14 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus and line 815 bus, which costs $9 - $27 and takes 4h 28m.
Philadelphia to Union Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Union Beach is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Philadelphia to Union Beach.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Union Beach, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Florence Ave At Edmunds Ave via Newark Penn Station, South Amboy, and Broadway At Augusta St in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Florence Ave At Edmunds Ave via New Brunswick, George St At Albany St, and Broadway At Augusta St in around 4h 28m.
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
- 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
- $18–45
- 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to South Amboy
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–13
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Rahway
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–18
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Suburban Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from George St At Albany St to Broadway At Augusta St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- academybus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Keansburg, NJ-Rt 36 & Palmer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://academybus.com
- Schedules at
- https://academybus.com/commuter#routes-timetables
- Adult in app purchase
- $28–40
- Adult cash ticket
- $30–45
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