There are 4 ways to get from Rutgers University Newark to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 22m$18–600Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2h 13m$12–45Drive 80.2 mi
- Drive from Rutgers University Newark to Philadelphiacar 80.2 mi
1h 48m$15–22Train via University Ave At Central Ave (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 26m$19–603
Rutgers University Newark to Philadelphia by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rutgers University Newark to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $12 - $45 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Rutgers University Newark to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $18 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Rutgers University Newark and Philadelphia is 82 miles. The road distance is 80.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rutgers University Newark to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $18 - $600.
The train from Newark, Penn Station to 30Th Street Station takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Rutgers University Newark to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Rutgers University Newark to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Rutgers University Newark to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $18 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $45 and takes 2h 13m.
What companies run services between Rutgers University Newark, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $12–24 and the journey takes 1h 55m. 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 Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- 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 Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 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 Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rutgers University Newark to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Rutgers University Newark to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutgers University Newark to Philadelphia is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Rutgers University Newark to Philadelphia.
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