There are 7 ways to get from Newark to Philadelphia by plane, car, train, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane EWR - GTR
- Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Philadelphiacar
9h 6m$110–505Train, taxi
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Meridian Union Stationtrain Crescent
- Take the taxi from Meridian Union Station to Philadelphiataxi
27h 50m$399–836Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Meridian Bus Stop to Philadelphiataxi
28h 48m$288–435Drive 1,108.9 mi
- Drive from Newark to Philadelphiacar 1,108.9 mi
19h 7m$203–293Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg, drive
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane EWR - JAN
- Drive from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Philadelphiacar
8h 2m$115–525Fly Laguardia Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane LGA - GTR
- Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Philadelphiacar
9h 24m$134–647Fly Laguardia Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane LGA - BHM
- Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Philadelphiacar
8h 46m$251–1,272
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 19h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Philadelphia is to fly and drive which takes 8h 2m and costs $110 - $550.
The distance between Newark and Philadelphia is 1023 miles. The road distance is 1115.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Philadelphia without a car is to train and taxi which takes 27h 50m and costs $390 - $850.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Newark to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Philadelphia is 1h behind Newark. It is currently 3:10 AM in Newark and 2:10 AM in Philadelphia.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Philadelphia is 1115 miles. It takes approximately 19h 7m to drive from Newark to Philadelphia.
There are five+ hotels available in Philadelphia.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, MS, USA?
There is no direct connection from Newark to Philadelphia. However, you can take the line 62 bus to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR), then drive to Philadelphia. Alternatively, you can take the train to Meridian Union Station then take the taxi to Philadelphia.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Raleigh/Durham, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Greensboro/High Point, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Knoxville, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Columbia, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Charlottesville, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Meridian Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Meridian Cab
- Phone
- +1 601-693-6339
Meridian Cab
- Phone
- +1 601-693-6339
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