There are 6 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia, PA 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 9m$28–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2h 46m$14–28Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Philadelphia, PA78 mi
1h 44mDrive 78 mi
- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia, PAcar 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 43m$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 4m$30–38
Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia, PA by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia, PA is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia, PA is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $28 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia, PA 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 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia, PA. However, there are services departing from Newark Liberty International Airport and arriving at 15th St/City Hall via Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Philadelphia, PA is 80 miles. The road distance is 78.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia, PA without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia, PA, including transfers.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Liberty International Airport station.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia, PA is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $28 and takes 2h 46m.
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 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 Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia, PA is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Philadelphia, PA.
There are 882+ hotels available in Philadelphia, PA.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Philadelphia, PA. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.