The average train between Philadelphia, PA and Newark takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Philadelphia, PA to Newark. 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 Philadelphia, PA and Newark. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia, PA is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Newark at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA to Newark. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA station and arriving at Newark station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Philadelphia, PA to Newark train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia, PA to Newark train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Newark is 121 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.
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