There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Rutgers University Newark by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Central Ave At Washington St (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 16m$20–592Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2h 8m$12–45Drive 80.4 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Rutgers University Newarkcar 80.4 mi
1h 47m$15–22Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 20m$18–600
Philadelphia to Rutgers University Newark by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Rutgers University Newark is to bus which costs $12 - $45 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Rutgers University Newark is to train via Central Ave At Washington St which takes 1h 16m and costs $19 - $600.
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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Rutgers University Newark is 82 miles. The road distance is 80.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rutgers University Newark without a car is to train via Central Ave At Washington St which takes 1h 16m and costs $19 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Philadelphia to Rutgers University Newark, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Rutgers University Newark bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Rutgers University Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rutgers University Newark is to train via Central Ave At Washington St which takes 1h 16m and costs $19 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $45 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Rutgers University Newark, NJ, 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 $12–21 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.
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
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
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 (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
- $12–21
- 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
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Rutgers University Newark bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Philadelphia to Rutgers University Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Rutgers University Newark is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Philadelphia to Rutgers University Newark.
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