How to get from Elizabeth to Philadelphia by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Elizabeth to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NC train from Elizabeth station to Trenton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the MFL subway from 30th St Station station to 13th St Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Train - NC
Train - TRE
TRE
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #708 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 8
    Ride to subway station 13th St Station
    Ride to subway station
    13th St Station
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Elizabeth to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, take the NC train from Elizabeth station to Trenton station. Next, take the TRE train from Trenton station to Suburban Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Train - NC
Train - TRE
TRE
Walk to Philadelphia
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #708 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elizabeth to Philadelphia

The distance between Elizabeth, Philadelphia and Philadelphia, Philadelphia is approximately 76.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elizabeth to Philadelphia by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Philadelphia is located at Philadelphia, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Market St at 12th St.

Subway stations close to Philadelphia:

  • 15th St Station
  • City Hall
  • 13th St Station

Bus stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Market St at 12th St
  • 12th St & Market St
  • Market St & 12th St - Mbfs

Related Routes

By train

To get from Elizabeth to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, take the NC train from Elizabeth station to Trenton station. Next, take the TRE train from Trenton station to Suburban Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Train - NC
Train - TRE
TRE
Walk to Philadelphia
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #708 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Philadelphia?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line NC, Bus line TRE, Bus line MFL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elizabeth to Philadelphia?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line NC, Bus line TRE.

  • Is there a direct train between Elizabeth and Philadelphia in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elizabeth to Philadelphia in Philadelphia?

    The NC train line goes from Trenton Transit Center station near Elizabeth to Trenton station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Trenton station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Elizabeth to Philadelphia in Philadelphia by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Elizabeth and Philadelphia in Philadelphia by train and subway is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Elizabeth to get to Philadelphia in Philadelphia?

    Get on the NC train from the Trenton Transit Center station near Elizabeth in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Elizabeth and Philadelphia in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Trenton station, which is closest to Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

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