The cheapest and fastest trains from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 3 trains that leave Edison, NJ for Philadelphia, PA on Sat, Nov 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 22 the direct trains cover the 90 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
On Sat, Nov 22 the slowest trains will take 55 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €16.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Friday, November 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
111 Northeast Regional | 10:20 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 1h03 | 11:23 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 10:30 AM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0h53 | 11:23 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2103 Acela | 10:54 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h43 | 11:37 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 11:33 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h53 | 12:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2107 Acela | 11:54 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h43 | 12:37 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
641 Keystone Service | 12:48 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h58 | 1:46 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 12:56 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h59 | 1:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
641 Keystone Service | 12:58 PM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0h48 | 1:46 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 1:43 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h58 | 2:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 2:59 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h54 | 3:53 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 4:07 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h49 | 4:56 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 5:06 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h54 | 6:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 5:52 PM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0h50 | 6:42 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 6:17 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h58 | 7:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
609 Keystone Service | 6:27 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h52 | 7:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 7:34 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h47 | 8:21 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 8:40 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h50 | 9:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 9:40 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h54 | 10:34 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 10:05 PM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0h52 | 10:57 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 11:00 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h48 | 11:48 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 11:39 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h45 | 12:24 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, November 22 | |||||
175 Northeast Regional | 1:13 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h54 | 2:07 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
639 Keystone Service | 2:33 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h54 | 3:27 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 3:38 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 1h07 | 4:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 3:46 AM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0h59 | 4:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:44 AM Edison, NJ | 0h55 | 5:39 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:52 AM Edison, NJ | 0h53 | 5:45 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 4:57 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h52 | 5:49 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA run on average 25 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (90 km) distance in 53m.
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Edison, NJ and Philadelphia, PA from $7 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
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