How to get from Philadelphia to East River
3 ways, 130 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 2h | $22–69 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 37m | $12–17 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 37m | $250–345 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:00 → 10:072h 7m · 2 changesAmtrak 642$28–69
- 08:04 → 10:252h 21m · 2 changesAmtrak 2152$22–61
- 08:09 → 10:372h 28m · 2 changesAmtrak 130$22–61
- 08:20 → 10:252h 5m · 3 changesSEPTA T3$22–62
- 08:21 → 10:512h 30m · 2 changesAmtrak 600$22–61
- 08:25 → 10:372h 12m · 3 changesSEPTA T3$22–62
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to East River?
- The fastest way is by train: about 2h door to door. The straight-line distance is 130 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Philadelphia to East River?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $12. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Philadelphia to East River?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 2h.
- How far is East River from Philadelphia by road?
- About 156 km, roughly 2h 37m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $12–17; tolls and parking are extra.