There are 4 ways to get from Plainfield to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain Rarv
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 53m$21–612Drive 69.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plainfield to Philadelphiacar 69.3 mi
1h 37m$13–19Train, bus
- Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain Rarv
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
3h 16m$15–35Bus
- Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 113 / ...
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
4h 4m$35–104
Plainfield to Philadelphia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plainfield to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Plainfield to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $12 - $19.
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 New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
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 1h 53m.
The distance between Plainfield and Philadelphia is 96 miles. The road distance is 69.7 miles.
The best way to get from Plainfield to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $20 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Plainfield to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Plainfield to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from E Front St At Terrill Rd station.
Plainfield to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
The best way to get from Plainfield to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $20 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 4h 4m.
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 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Philadelphia via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 4m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–12
Train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $9–30
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–75
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Plainfield to Philadelphia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Plainfield to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plainfield to Philadelphia is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Plainfield to Philadelphia.
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