- Must visit
The Franklin Institute
Major science museum with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and the iconic giant heart. One of Philadelphia’s best-known family attractions.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$123
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Buses per day
58
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 $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 58 buses that leave Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA on Mon, Jun 22, 58 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 122 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100
Fullington Trailways DOT# 120909 MC# 2796
Fullington Trailways DOT# 120909 MC# 2796Omio 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 $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $8 (€7) 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 $30 (€25).
Other travel options to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $36 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€11). The journey takes 1h 47m 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, FlixBus, Infobus, 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:32AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:34AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:32PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:34PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:32PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:34PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:18PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:52PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h08 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:54PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 12:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h40 | 2:40 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 12:25 PM Jersey City, Washington Blvd (Newport railway station), NJ | 2h15 | 2:40 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Fullington Trailways DOT# 120909 MC# 2796 | 1:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h05 | 3:05 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 3:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h10 | 5:40 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 4:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h15 | 6:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 5:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h15 | 7:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Fullington Trailways DOT# 120909 MC# 2796 | 6:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h00 | 8:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 7:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h10 | 9:40 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 7:55 PM Jersey City, Washington Blvd (Newport railway station), NJ | 1h45 | 9:40 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577 | 8:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 1h40 | 10:10 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 10:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 1h50 | 12:20 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 11:59 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 1h51 | 1:50 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 8:30 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h10 | 10:40 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:30 AM Newark, International Airport (Terminal A), NJ | 2h50 | 12:20 PM Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:30 AM Newark, International Airport (Terminal A), NJ | 3h00 | 12:30 PM Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:30 AM Newark, International Airport (Terminal A), NJ | 3h00 | 12:30 PM Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 9:30 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h10 | 11:40 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:32 AM Newark, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ | 2h48 | 12:20 PM Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:32 AM Newark, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ | 2h58 | 12:30 PM Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:32 AM Newark, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ | 2h58 | 12:30 PM Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:34 AM Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C), NJ | 2h56 | 12:30 PM Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:34 AM Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C), NJ | 2h46 | 12:20 PM Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:34 AM Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C), NJ | 2h56 | 12:30 PM Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 10:00 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h00 | 12:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 11:00 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h00 | 1:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA run on average 37 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 37 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 40m.
Distance 75 miles (122 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 37 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Discover the best of 30th Street Station — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect 30th Street Station trip today.
Major science museum with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and the iconic giant heart. One of Philadelphia’s best-known family attractions.
World-famous art museum known for its vast collections, landmark building, and the popular 'Rocky Steps' overlooking the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Renowned collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modern paintings displayed in an intimate, carefully arranged setting.
Philadelphia’s grand cultural boulevard lined with museums, flags, and major public spaces. A classic route for sightseeing and skyline views.
Popular riverside path for walking, running, and cycling with excellent skyline views and easy access from 30th Street Station.
Elegant central park and surrounding neighborhood known for people-watching, historic character, and one of the city’s most pleasant urban settings.
The city’s signature sandwich: thin-sliced beef on a long roll, typically with fried onions and melted cheese. It is Philadelphia’s most famous local comfort food.
A classic Philadelphia sandwich made with slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone, and broccoli rabe on an Italian roll. Many locals consider it the city’s best sandwich.
Philadelphia-style soft pretzels are dense, salty, and often sold as an everyday snack. They are a long-standing local street food tradition.
Historic public market with many long-running Philadelphia food vendors. Excellent for trying local specialties such as roast pork, cheesesteaks, pretzels, and Pennsylvania Dutch treats.
Celebrated modern Israeli restaurant known for refined small plates, house-baked laffa, and an acclaimed tasting experience. One of Philadelphia’s most established destination restaurants.
Famous market counter best known for its roast pork sandwich with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone. Casual, iconic, and closely tied to Philadelphia food culture.
Costs are moderate for a major U.S. city. Budget eats are easy to find, while hotels and fine dining can be pricey.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis 10-15%, hotel staff a few dollars, and round up for cafes if desired.
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30th Street Station, Philadelphia -> Center City, Philadelphia
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.

Most Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA buses use the Newark, Penn Station to Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) station pair, with some services arriving at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South). Use this guide to compare Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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