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The average train between Rutgers University Newark and Philadelphia takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rutgers University Newark to Philadelphia. 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 6m
Duration
81 mi
Distance
$290
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Rutgers University Newark to Philadelphia train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Rutgers University Newark and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Rutgers University Newark is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 12:51 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 3m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    train train 1h 6m • Direct
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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    train train 1h 6m • Direct
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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 81.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Rutgers University Newark, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours.

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