The average train between New Jersey and Pennsylvania takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from New Jersey to Pennsylvania. 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 every 30 minutes between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from New Jersey is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Pennsylvania at 9:42 PM. All services require a transfer at 30Th Street Station and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New Jersey to Pennsylvania. However, there are services departing from New Jersey station and arriving at Pennsylvania station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
New Jersey to Pennsylvania train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
New Jersey to Pennsylvania train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between New Jersey and Pennsylvania is 298 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours.