The cheapest and fastest trains from Iselin, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Iselin, 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 Iselin, NJ to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 1 trains that leave Iselin, NJ for Philadelphia, PA on Sat, May 09, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 09 the direct trains cover the 99 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
On Sat, May 09 the slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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.
3:38 AM1h07Iselin, NJ4:45 AMPhiladelphia, PA$131One-way0 transfers
3:38 AM1h07Iselin, NJ4:45 AMPhiladelphia, PA$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Iselin, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Iselin, NJ to Philadelphia, PA 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 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Iselin, NJ to Philadelphia, PA:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Iselin, NJ to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
Live departures
Iselin, NJ to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Iselin, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:38 AM Iselin, NJ | 1h07 | 4:45 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:44 AM Iselin, NJ | 0h55 | 6:39 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Iselin, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Iselin, NJ to Philadelphia, PA run on average 22 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 61 miles (99 km) distance in 54m.
Distance 61 miles (99 km) |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 12:26 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak from Iselin, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Iselin, NJ and Philadelphia, PA from $12 (€10). 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 Iselin, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Iselin, 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 Iselin, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
- 5:30 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM Saturday - Sunday
- The car park is open 7 days a week with multiple entry points.
- Le Malt Lounge
- Jose Tejas
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- APA Hotel Woodbridge
- Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel
- Extended Stay America - Edison - Raritan Center
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and NJ Transit services
- Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus 48, 801, 802
- Train: Amtrak Northeast Corridor Line, NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line
- 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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