The cheapest and fastest buses from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Buses per day
63
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 63 buses that leave Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA on Fri, May 08, 63 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct buses cover the 122 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:30 AM1h50Newark, Penn Station3:20 AMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$141One-way0 transfers
12:50 PM2h10Newark, Penn Station3:00 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$211One-way0 transfers
8:40 PM1h50Newark, Penn Station10:30 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$211One-way0 transfers
12:40 PM1h50Newark, Penn Station2:30 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$211One-way0 transfers
6:45 PM1h50Newark, Penn Station8:35 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:05 AM1h40Newark, Penn Station11:45 AMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$231One-way0 transfers
12:40 PM1h50Newark, Penn Station2:30 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$211One-way0 transfers
8:40 PM1h50Newark, Penn Station10:30 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$211One-way0 transfers
6:45 PM1h50Newark, Penn Station8:35 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:05 PM1h50Newark, Penn Station8:55 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $0.97 (€0.77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $37 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€9). The journey takes 1h 52m versus 1h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA buses for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:50 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h10 | 8:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h20 | 9:45 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 1:40 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h50 | 3:30 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Buses from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA run on average 41 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 41 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 75 miles (122 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 75 miles (122 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 41 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Bus providers: Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PAYou can travel by bus between Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA with Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Peter Pan Bus
- Small dogs and cats are allowed on board in a carrier.
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