How to get from Philadelphia to Hillside
3 ways, 115 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, 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 | 1h 14m | $19–107 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 35m | $11–15 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 35m | $215–295 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:00 → 09:171h 17m · 1 changeAmtrak 642$42–88
- 08:04 → 10:162h 12m · 1 changeAmtrak 2152$19–57
- 08:04 → 10:031h 59m · 3 changesAmtrak 2152$19–58
- 08:20 → 10:161h 56m · 2 changesSEPTA T3$19–57
- 08:20 → 10:031h 43m · 4 changesSEPTA T3$19–58
- 08:21 → 10:252h 4m · 1 changeAmtrak 600$19–57
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 Hillside?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 14m door to door. The straight-line distance is 115 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Philadelphia to Hillside?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $11. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Philadelphia to Hillside?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 1 direct train, the fastest taking 1h 14m. Fares run $19–107 across classes.
- How far is Hillside from Philadelphia by road?
- About 134 km, roughly 2h 35m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $11–15; tolls and parking are extra.