The average train between Jersey City and Philadelphia, PA takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Jersey City to Philadelphia, PA. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Jersey City and Philadelphia, PA. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Jersey City is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Philadelphia, PA at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Jersey City to Philadelphia, PA? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Jersey City to Philadelphia, PA. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at 30th Street Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Jersey City to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Jersey City to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Jersey City and Philadelphia, PA is 126.1 km. The road distance is 141 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours.