There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Newark DE by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Suburban Station to Newark DEtrain Wil
1h 18m$21–35Bus, line 033 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0355 / ...
- Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to S College Ave @ Op Inspiration Blvdbus 033
2h 4m$7–10Drive 42.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Newark DEcar 42.6 mi
54 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Newark DEtaxi 42.6 mi
54 min$190–230
Philadelphia to Newark DE by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Newark DE is to bus and line 033 bus which costs $6 - $11 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Newark DE is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Newark DE. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at S College Ave @ Op Inspiration Blvd via Wilmington Tc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Suburban Station station and arriving at Newark DE. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Newark DE is 39 miles. The road distance is 42.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Newark DE without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $21 - $35.
The train from Suburban Station to Newark DE takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Philadelphia to Newark DE bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Newark DE train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Suburban Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Newark DE is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $21 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 033 bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Newark DE, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Suburban Station to Newark DE every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Amtrak also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark DE via Wilmington Bus Station, Wilmington Tc, and S College Ave @ Op Inspiration Blvd in around 2h 4m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Newark DE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Suburban Station to Newark DE
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- DART
Bus from Wilmington Tc to S College Ave @ Op Inspiration Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- DART
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Philadelphia Taxicab Service
- Phone
- +1 215-535-6700
- Website
- philataxicab.com
Phila. Taxicab Services
- Phone
- +1 267-888-5415
- Website
- rufessw.wixsite.com
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Newark DE bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Newark DE train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Newark DE station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Newark DE is 43 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Philadelphia to Newark DE.
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