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The average train between Philadelphia and South Orange takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Philadelphia to South Orange. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 57m
Duration
88 mi
Distance
$302
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
1h 51m
$23–607

Philadelphia to South Orange train times

Trains run hourly between Philadelphia and South Orange. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 9:55 PM which arrives into South Orange at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 8m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 13m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 14m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 8m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 48m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 42m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 42m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 48m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 42m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 42m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to South Orange? 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.

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  • Distance: 87.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and South Orange, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $19–50 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours.

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