The cheapest and fastest buses from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Buses per day
76
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 $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 76 buses that leave Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA on Fri, Nov 07, 76 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 122 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 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.



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Compare train and bus 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 €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price |
2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:32AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:34AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:32PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:34PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:32PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:34PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h56 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:18PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:32PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h28 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:34PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
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, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:40 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1h50 | 7:30 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 PM Newark, Penn Station | 2h20 | 9:45 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 8:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h10 | 10:10 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 10:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h15 | 12:45 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:15 AM Newark, Penn Station | 1h40 | 1:55 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 AM Newark, Penn Station | 1h50 | 3:30 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 AM Newark, Penn Station | 1h35 | 5:50 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Newark, Penn Station | 1h30 | 8:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
X R HAPPY TOUR INC DOT# 2819051 MC # 939880 | 12:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h05 | 2:05 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 1:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h10 | 3:10 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 2:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h00 | 4:00 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 2:30 PM Newark, International Airport (Terminal A), NJ | 3h00 | 5:30 PM Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 2:30 PM Newark, International Airport (Terminal A), NJ | 3h00 | 5:30 PM Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 2:30 PM Newark, International Airport (Terminal A), NJ | 2h40 | 5:10 PM Mt Laurel Township, NJ 73 (WAWA Store), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 2:30 PM Newark, International Airport (Terminal A), NJ | 2h50 | 5:20 PM Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 2:32 PM Newark, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ | 2h58 | 5:30 PM Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 2:32 PM Newark, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ | 2h58 | 5:30 PM Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 2:32 PM Newark, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ | 2h38 | 5:10 PM Mt Laurel Township, NJ 73 (WAWA Store), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 2:32 PM Newark, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ | 2h48 | 5:20 PM Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 2:34 PM Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C), NJ | 2h36 | 5:10 PM Mt Laurel Township, NJ 73 (WAWA Store), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 2:34 PM Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C), NJ | 2h56 | 5:30 PM Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 2:34 PM Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C), NJ | 2h46 | 5:20 PM Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 2:34 PM Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C), NJ | 2h56 | 5:30 PM Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 4:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h00 | 6:00 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1h45 | 5:45 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 42 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 42 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 11:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 75 miles (122 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 75 miles (122 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 42 |
Direct buses 42 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 11:00 |
Last bus 21:30 |
Bus providers: Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus 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 Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- 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.
- 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.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA, follow these tips:
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- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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