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

The cheapest way to get from Plainfield to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plainfield to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Plainfield and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Plainfield to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from E Front St At Terrill Rd and arriving at Philadelphia via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Plainfield and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Netherwood and arriving at 30th Street Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Plainfield to Philadelphia?

The distance between Plainfield and Philadelphia is 96 miles. The road distance is 69.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plainfield to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $13 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Plainfield to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plainfield to Philadelphia bus from?

Plainfield to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from E Front St At Terrill Rd station.

Where do I catch the Plainfield to Philadelphia train from?

Plainfield to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.

Train or bus from Plainfield to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Plainfield to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $13 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $70 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Plainfield to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Plainfield to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Plainfield to Philadelphia train arrive?

Plainfield to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Plainfield to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Plainfield to Philadelphia is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Plainfield to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 851+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Plainfield to Philadelphia - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Plainfield to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn StationRarv
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
2h 9m
$14–612
Drive 68.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Plainfield to Philadelphia68.8 mi
1h 37m
$13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal113 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0305 / ...
4h 6m
$25–69
Line 819 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Ave At Depot Place to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta819
2. Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit CenterNec
3. Take the train from Trenton to Suburban StationTre
3h 2m

Plainfield to Philadelphia by train

156Weekly Trains

2h 9mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.4 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Netherwood to 30th Street Station via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Philadelphia via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 6m.

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