There are 6 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Eastern State Penitentiary by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
1h 32m$25–55Drive 77.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Eastern State Penitentiarycar 77.8 mi
1h 46m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
3h 2m$17–31Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Eastern State Penitentiary77.8 mi
1h 46mLine 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 / ...
2h 7m$23–608Train via Trenton
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain Tre
3h 19m$34–42
Newark Airport (EWR) to Eastern State Penitentiary by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Eastern State Penitentiary is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Eastern State Penitentiary is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $25 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Eastern State Penitentiary. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at 20th St & Fairmount Av via Newark Penn Station and Market St & 11th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
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 Eastern State Penitentiary is 81 miles. The road distance is 78.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Eastern State Penitentiary without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m 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 Eastern State Penitentiary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Eastern State Penitentiary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Liberty International Airport station.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Eastern State Penitentiary is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $25 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Eastern State Penitentiary, 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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $22–27
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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 Eastern State Penitentiary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Airport (EWR) to Eastern State Penitentiary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Eastern State Penitentiary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Eastern State Penitentiary is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Eastern State Penitentiary.
There are 882+ hotels available in Eastern State Penitentiary.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Eastern State Penitentiary. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











