There are 6 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia 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 3m$25–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
3h 1m$14–28Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Philadelphia78 mi
1h 44mDrive 78 mi
- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphiacar 78 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$20–605Train 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
2h 59m$30–38
Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $25 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia 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 3h 1m.
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 Philadelphia is 79 miles. The road distance is 78.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Liberty International Airport station.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $25 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $28 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Philadelphia, 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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost $12–23 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–27
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $22–27
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Terminal B to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newark-EWR to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia.
There are 1133+ hotels available in Philadelphia.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Philadelphia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.