The average train between Philadelphia, PA and Newark takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Philadelphia, PA and Newark. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia, PA is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Newark at 8:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 2h 2m. 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 Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
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 Amtrak station.
The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Newark is 58.3 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Newark Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–25 and the journey takes 31 min.
