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Originally Posted by Asterix811
One more option from NYC: Take NJ Transit from Penn Sta to Trenton, then Septa from Trenton to 30th Street. It will take longer than Amtrak, but is much cheaper. $15.50(NJT)+$9.00(Septa) vs. $54(Amtrak) You can decide whether lowest fares or fastest trip is more important to you. I'm guessing that even with the transfer, NJT/Septa would still be faster than a bus, but I really don't know. I just thought all the options should be put out there.
Yes, that's another option, for sure. There is the aspect of coordinating the train schedule (NJ Transit to Trenton with SEPTA from Trenton). Also, I believe yu can also get off at Market East Station (it's called Jefferson Station on the SEPTA SKED, see link below), no reason to go all the way to 30th Street from Trenton to Philly via SEPTA.
You can get a cab at Market East/Jefferson Station location (10th-12th and Market) or even hop on the El to Spring-Garden at 11th Street Blue Line stop. Choosing the MF El as the final leg would make this a very cheap way to get from NYC to SH (the last 10 minutes would mean walking). Total cost based on Asterix's data would be $27.xx each way. If you have the time, great cheap way to travel from NYC to Sugarhouse.
Getting the MegaBus for $1 is the ultimate cheapie, but not as easy in terms of guaranteed seats, etc.
http://www.septa.org/schedules/rail/w/TRE_1.html