There are 4 ways to get from Pennsylvania to New Jersey by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 18m$21–603Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
1h 50m$12–23Drive 79.7 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Newarkcar 79.7 mi
1h 47m$15–21Bus, train
- Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain Nec
4h 17m$42–64
Pennsylvania to New Jersey by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to New Jersey is to bus which costs $12 - $23 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to New Jersey is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $20 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia Bus Station station and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to New Jersey station. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Newark Penn Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and New Jersey is 82 miles. The road distance is 80.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to New Jersey without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $20 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Pennsylvania to New Jersey, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to New Jersey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to New Jersey is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $20 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $23 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and New Jersey, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $13–22 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 3 hours.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 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 Trenton Transit Center to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–27
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $22–27
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $6–21
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More Questions & Answers
Pennsylvania to New Jersey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Pennsylvania to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to New Jersey is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Pennsylvania to New Jersey.
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