There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Philadelphia, PA by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 9m$22–591Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2h 2m$12–23Drive 79.8 mi
- Drive from Newark to Philadelphia, PAcar 79.8 mi
1h 48m$15–21Train 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 38m$26–30
Newark to Philadelphia, PA by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Philadelphia, PA is to bus which costs $12 - $23 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Philadelphia, PA is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $21 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Philadelphia, PA. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station 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 and Philadelphia, PA is 82 miles. The road distance is 80.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Philadelphia, PA without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $21 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Newark to Philadelphia, PA, including transfers.
Newark to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Philadelphia, PA is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $21 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $23 and takes 2h 2m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours. 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 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
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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
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Newark to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Philadelphia, PA is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Newark to Philadelphia, PA.
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