The cheapest and fastest trains from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$165
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark, 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 Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
Of the 46 trains that leave Newark, NJ for Philadelphia, PA on Thu, Nov 27, 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 27 the direct trains cover the 121 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
On Thu, Nov 27 the slowest trains will take 58 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.
671 Keystone Service
123 Northeast Regional
179 Northeast Regional
135 Northeast Regional
107 Northeast Regional
2253 Acela
2255 Acela
2205 Acela
2203 Acela
2249 AcelaTravel Information
Compare train and bus for Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Live departures
Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
111 Northeast Regional | 10:06 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h16 | 11:22 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2103 Acela | 10:45 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h56 | 11:41 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
181 Northeast Regional | 11:01 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h07 | 12:08 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
607 Keystone Service | 11:07 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h11 | 12:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 11:19 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h07 | 12:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2107 Acela | 11:44 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h53 | 12:37 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
51 Cardinal | 12:02 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h05 | 1:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 12:24 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h07 | 1:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
641 Keystone Service | 12:34 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h12 | 1:46 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 12:41 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h16 | 1:57 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 1:39 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 2:47 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 1:44 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h03 | 2:47 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2151 Acela | 2:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h53 | 3:08 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 2:42 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h10 | 3:52 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
643 Keystone Service | 2:44 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h06 | 3:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 2:46 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h06 | 3:52 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 3:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h03 | 4:56 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
43 Pennsylvanian | 4:09 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h06 | 5:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2155 Acela | 4:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h55 | 5:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 4:18 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h13 | 5:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 4:23 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 5:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
627 Keystone Service | 4:31 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h04 | 5:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 4:52 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 6:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2117 Acela | 5:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h53 | 6:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
645 Keystone Service | 5:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h03 | 6:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 5:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h17 | 6:43 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 5:57 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h18 | 7:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 6:02 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h13 | 7:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
609 Keystone Service | 6:10 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h09 | 7:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 Acela | 6:17 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h55 | 7:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
631 Keystone Service | 6:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h04 | 7:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1195 Northeast Regional | 6:36 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h03 | 7:39 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
133 Northeast Regional | 7:06 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h06 | 8:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
133 Northeast Regional | 7:12 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h00 | 8:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 7:19 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h05 | 8:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 7:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h11 | 8:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2121 Acela | 7:30 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h55 | 8:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 7:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h12 | 9:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2163 Acela | 8:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h53 | 9:08 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 8:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h10 | 9:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 8:26 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h06 | 9:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 9:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h07 | 10:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 9:28 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h01 | 10:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 9:41 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h16 | 10:57 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 10:44 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h04 | 11:48 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 10:49 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0h59 | 11:48 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 11:23 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h03 | 12:26 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 11:42 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 12:50 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 11:47 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h03 | 12:50 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 27 | |||||
55 Vermonter | 12:03 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h04 | 1:07 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 12:58 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h09 | 2:07 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
639 Keystone Service | 2:17 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h10 | 3:27 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
639 Keystone Service | 2:23 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h04 | 3:27 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 3:22 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h23 | 4:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1175 Northeast Regional | 3:47 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 4:55 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 4:42 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h09 | 5:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 5:28 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h11 | 6:39 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA run on average 52 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 52 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 75 miles (121 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 75 miles (121 km) |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 52 |
Direct trains 52 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 00:14 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Newark, 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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Traveling by train from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
The train connection between Newark, NJ and Philadelphia, PA is a convenient option for travelers looking to explore the vibrant culture of both cities. Amtrak provides reliable service on this route, ensuring a comfortable journey with scenic views along the way. With frequent departures throughout the day, passengers can easily plan their trips and enjoy seamless travel between these two bustling urban centers.
Train Connection: Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
The train connection between Newark, NJ and Philadelphia, PA takes approximately 59 minutes. There are 17 direct connections available each day. Passengers can board trains from either Newark Penn Station or Newark Airport Amtrak in New Jersey and arrive at 30th Street Station in Pennsylvania.
Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
The first daily train journey departs from Newark at 4:32 AM, providing an early start for travelers heading to Philadelphia. The last departure of the day is scheduled for 7:34 PM, allowing visitors ample time to explore the vibrant culture and attractions of both cities before returning in the evening.
Train Tickets Price for Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Newark and Philadelphia is $11 (10€). The average ticket price typically hovers around $43.
Exploring Philadelphia's Historic Treasures
The Liberty Bell, an enduring symbol of American independence, was originally cast in 1752 and has since become a powerful icon representing freedom and justice. Its famous crack serves as a reminder that while the pursuit of liberty is not without its challenges, it remains a fundamental value cherished by all Americans. As you stand before this historic bell, take a moment to reflect on its significance during the Revolutionary War and how it continues to inspire movements for equality today.
Independence Hall is where both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were debated and adopted in 1776 and 1787 respectively, making it one of America's most important historical sites. This stunning Georgian-style building reflects our nation's commitment to democracy through open dialogue among leaders who shaped our government’s foundation. As we explore its hallowed halls together, imagine the fervent discussions that took place here—discussions that would ultimately change the course of history.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art stands out not only for its impressive collection spanning over two millennia but also for its iconic steps made famous by Rocky Balboa's triumphant run in film lore. Home to masterpieces from renowned artists like Van Gogh and Duchamp, this museum invites visitors into worlds filled with creativity across diverse cultures. Don't forget to capture your own victory pose at those legendary steps after immersing yourself in art that inspires passion!
FAQs: Trains from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark, 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 Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Market Street and Raymond Boulevard.
- Forno's of Spain
- Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station
- Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Newark Light Rail connections
- Hall 3: PATH connections
- NJ Transit: Lines Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley Line
- Newark Light Rail
- PATH: Newark-WTC line
- Bus: Several NJ Transit bus lines available
- 24/7 Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the airport with various options for short-term and long-term stays.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free for passengers
- Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
- Hilton Newark Airport
- Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is part of the Newark Liberty International Airport complex, connected by AirTrain to terminals and parking.
- AirTrain: Connects to airport terminals
- NJ Transit: Services to New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional services
- 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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