The average train between Union Station (NJ Transit) and Philadelphia takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Union Station (NJ Transit) 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.
Trains run hourly between Union Station (NJ Transit) and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Union Station (NJ Transit) is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Union Station (NJ Transit) to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Union Station (NJ Transit) station and arriving at Philadelphia station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Union Station (NJ Transit) to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Union Station (NJ Transit) to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Union Station (NJ Transit) and Philadelphia is 112.9 km. The road distance is 138 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours.