There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Union City by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
1h 26m$12–600Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At 46Th Stbus 154 / ...
2h 25m$22–58Drive 93 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Union Citycar 93 mi
1h 44m$17–25Bus via Newark, Penn Station
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2h 31m$19–45
Philadelphia to Union City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Union City is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Union City is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $12 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Union City. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Jfk Blvd At 46Th St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Union City is 91 miles. The road distance is 93.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Union City without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $12 - $600.
The train from 30Th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station takes 1h 26m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Philadelphia to Union City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Union City train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Union City is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $12 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $60 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Union City, NJ, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $12–230 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Jfk Blvd At 46Th St via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
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
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.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/
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At 46Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $6–21
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Union City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Union City train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Union City is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Philadelphia to Union City.
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