The average train between Pennsylvania and New Jersey takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Pennsylvania to New Jersey. 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 Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Pennsylvania is at 11:00 PM which arrives into New Jersey at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to New Jersey. However, there are services departing from Pennsylvania station and arriving at New Jersey station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Pennsylvania to New Jersey train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Pennsylvania to New Jersey train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Pennsylvania and New Jersey is 298 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours.