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Newark Museum of Art
New Jersey’s largest museum, known for American art, decorative arts, Tibetan galleries, and a planetarium. A strong cultural stop near the airport.
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Liberty International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Liberty International Airport will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 12 trains that leave 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA for Newark Liberty International Airport on Sun, Jun 14, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.
150 Northeast Regional
160 Northeast Regional
132 Northeast Regional
166 Northeast Regional
164 Northeast Regional
150 Northeast Regional
660 Keystone Service
88 Northeast Regional
166 Northeast Regional
154 Northeast RegionalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Liberty International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Liberty International Airport:
A train is $57 (€47) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Liberty International Airport costing on average $93 (€76).
Other travel options to Newark Liberty International Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
You'll arrive about 40m sooner (1h 3m by train vs 1h 43m by car). Tickets start at around $36 (€29) compared to roughly $28 (€22) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Liberty International Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
150 Northeast Regional | 5:15 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h59 | 6:14 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 7:14 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h07 | 8:21 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
660 Keystone Service | 9:23 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h02 | 10:25 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 11:05 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h17 | 12:22 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
154 Northeast Regional | 12:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h03 | 1:21 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Liberty International Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 56m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:01 PM |
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Tip 15-20% at sit-down restaurants. Not expected at grab-and-go counters, but tip jars are common. Round up or tip USD 1-2 for porters, shuttles, or helpful service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Liberty International Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newark Liberty International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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