There are 5 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Center City by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
1h 3m$25–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2h 38m$14–28Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Center City77.7 mi
1h 44mDrive 77.7 mi
- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Center Citycar 77.7 mi
1h 44m$15–21Line 62 bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal B to Newark Penn Stationbus 62 / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 38m$20–605
Newark Airport (EWR) to Center City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Center City is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Center City is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $25 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Center City station. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Liberty International Airport and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Center City is 79 miles. The road distance is 78.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Center City without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $25 - $55.
The train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30Th Street Station takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Center City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Center City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Liberty International Airport station.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Center City is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $25 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $28 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Center City, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost $12–23 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route hourly.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Terminal B to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newark-EWR to Center City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Airport (EWR) to Center City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Center City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Center City is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Center City.
There are 658+ hotels available in Center City.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Center City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.