The average train between Philadelphia, PA and New Brunswick takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick. 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 Philadelphia, PA and New Brunswick. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Philadelphia, PA is at 11:08 PM which arrives into New Brunswick at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick? 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 Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA station and arriving at New Brunswick station via Trenton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
The distance between Philadelphia, PA and New Brunswick is 84.7 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to New Brunswick via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, Trenton, and Trenton Transit Center in around 1h 39m.