There are 5 ways to get from Penn State University (Station) to Newark by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Media to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Med
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
2h 49m$17–31Drive 26.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penn State University (Station) to Newarkcar 26.3 mi
43 min$5–7Line 117 bus, line 013 bus, line 006 bus
- Take the bus from Penn State University to Chester Transit Centerbus 117
- Take the bus from Claymont Transportation Center to King St @ 10Th Stbus 013
- Take the bus from 10Th St @ King St to Newark Transit Hubbus 006
3h 42m$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Penn State University (Station) to Newarktaxi 26.3 mi
43 min$120–150Line 117 bus, line 013 bus, line 033 bus
- Take the bus from Penn State University to Chester Transit Centerbus 117
- Take the bus from Claymont Transportation Center to Wilmington Tcbus 013
- Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy Stbus 033
3h 59m$9–12
Penn State University (Station) to Newark by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penn State University (Station) to Newark is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Penn State University (Station) to Newark is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Penn State University (Station) to Newark. However, there are services departing from Penn State University and arriving at Newark Transit Hub via Chester Transit Center, Claymont Transportation Center and 10Th St @ King St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Penn State University (Station) to Newark. However, there are services departing from Media and arriving at Newark Amtrak via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Penn State University (Station) and Newark is 56 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State University (Station) to Newark without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $16 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Penn State University (Station) to Newark, including transfers.
Penn State University (Station) to Newark bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Penn State University station.
Penn State University (Station) to Newark train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Media station.
The best way to get from Penn State University (Station) to Newark is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $16 - $35. Alternatively, you can line 117 bus and line 013 bus and line 006 bus, which costs $8 - $12 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Penn State University (Station), PA, USA and Newark, DE, USA?
You can take a bus from Penn State University to Newark Amtrak via Baltimore Pk & Orange St, Media, and 30th Street Station in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penn State University to Newark Transit Hub via Chester Transit Center, Claymont Transit Center, Claymont Transportation Center, and 10Th St @ King St in around 3h 42m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Media to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Penn State University to Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Penn State University to Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- DART
Bus from Claymont Transportation Center to King St @ 10Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- DART
Bus from 10Th St @ King St to Newark Transit Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- DART
Bus from Claymont Transportation Center to Wilmington Tc
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- DART
Bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- DART
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Delaware Wilmington Taxi
- Phone
- +1 302-345-1198
- Website
- delawareridetaxi.weebly.com
Wilmington Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 302-804-1134
Philadelphia Taxicab Service
- Phone
- +1 215-535-6700
- Website
- philataxicab.com
Phila. Taxicab Services
- Phone
- +1 267-888-5415
- Website
- rufessw.wixsite.com
Streamline Taxi Service
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More Questions & Answers
Penn State University (Station) to Newark bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Chester Transit Center station.
Penn State University (Station) to Newark train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State University (Station) to Newark is 26 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Penn State University (Station) to Newark.
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