There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to New Providence by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Murray Hilltrain Mneg
2h 42m$22–604Drive 73.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to New Providencecar 73.7 mi
1h 45m$14–20Bus, line 70 bus
- Take the bus from Spring Garden to Newark Penn Stationbus Washington / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Broad St At Maple Stbus 70
3h 35m$22–58Bus, line 70 bus via Philadelphia Bus Station
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Broad St At Maple Stbus 70
4h 15m$15–34
Philadelphia to New Providence by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to New Providence is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to New Providence is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to New Providence. However, there are services departing from Spring Garden and arriving at Broad St At Maple St via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to New Providence. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Murray Hill via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Philadelphia and New Providence is 98 miles. The road distance is 74.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to New Providence without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $21 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Philadelphia to New Providence, including transfers.
Philadelphia to New Providence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Spring Garden station.
Philadelphia to New Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to New Providence is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $21 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus and line 70 bus, which costs $22 - $60 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and New Providence, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Murray Hill via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Broad St Across From Njt Station, and Newark Broad St in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring Garden to Murray Hill via Newark Penn Station, Broad St At Maple St, and Summit in around 3h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 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 Broad St to Murray Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Spring Garden to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Broad St At Maple St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–7
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Broad St At Maple St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to New Providence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Philadelphia to New Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to New Providence is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Philadelphia to New Providence.
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