How to get from Philadelphia to Jamaica
3 ways, 141 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 | 1h 49m | $24–133 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 59m | $14–19 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 59m | $280–385 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:00 → 09:501h 50m · directAmtrak 642$74–133
- 08:04 → 10:392h 35m · 1 changeAmtrak 2152$24–67
- 08:04 → 10:342h 30m · 2 changesAmtrak 2152$24–67
- 08:09 → 10:482h 39m · 1 changeAmtrak 130$24–67
- 08:20 → 10:392h 19m · 2 changesSEPTA T3$24–68
- 08:20 → 10:342h 14m · 3 changesSEPTA T3$24–68
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 Jamaica?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 49m door to door. The straight-line distance is 141 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Philadelphia to Jamaica?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $14. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Philadelphia to Jamaica?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 3 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 49m. Fares run $24–133 across classes.
- How far is Jamaica from Philadelphia by road?
- About 174 km, roughly 2h 59m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $14–19; tolls and parking are extra.