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Cheap train tickets from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ

Showing times and prices for Sep 29

Cheapest

€11

Average

€133

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

11:11PM1h05

30th Street Station

12:16AMNewark Penn Station

€111One-way

0 transfers

12:11AM1h20

30th Street Station

01:31AMNewark Penn Station

€971One-way

0 transfers

03:25PM1h05

30th Street Station

04:30PMNewark Penn Station

€1291One-way

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07:32AM0h55

30th Street Station

08:27AMNewark Penn Station

€1871One-way

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01:28PM0h59

30th Street Station

02:27PMNewark Penn Station

€2401One-way

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Train schedule from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 29

Amtrak

12:11AM1h20

30th Street Station

01:31AMNewark Penn Station

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Amtrak

05:59AM1h07

30th Street Station

07:06AMNewark Penn Station

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06:37AM0h53

30th Street Station

07:30AMNewark Penn Station

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07:00AM1h05

30th Street Station

08:05AMNewark Penn Station

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07:06AM1h07

30th Street Station

08:13AMNewark Penn Station

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Amtrak

07:32AM0h55

30th Street Station

08:27AMNewark Penn Station

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08:03AM1h03

30th Street Station

09:06AMNewark Penn Station

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08:30AM1h05

30th Street Station

09:35AMNewark Airport Amtrak

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08:30AM1h11

30th Street Station

09:41AMNewark Penn Station

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08:37AM0h53

30th Street Station

09:30AMNewark Penn Station

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08:46AM1h00

30th Street Station

09:46AMNewark Penn Station

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09:09AM1h11

30th Street Station

10:20AMNewark Airport Amtrak

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09:09AM1h17

30th Street Station

10:26AMNewark Penn Station

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09:45AM1h01

30th Street Station

10:46AMNewark Penn Station

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09:59AM1h02

30th Street Station

11:01AMNewark Penn Station

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10:50AM1h01

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11:51AMNewark Penn Station

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10:55AM1h05

30th Street Station

12:00PMNewark Penn Station

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11:55AM1h02

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12:57PMNewark Penn Station

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12:04PM0h57

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01:01PMNewark Penn Station

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12:05PM1h13

30th Street Station

01:18PMNewark Airport Amtrak

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30th Street Station

01:23PMNewark Penn Station

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30th Street Station

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03:22PM0h55

30th Street Station

04:17PMNewark Penn Station

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03:25PM1h05

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04:30PMNewark Penn Station

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30th Street Station

05:00PMNewark Penn Station

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03:56PM0h58

30th Street Station

04:54PMNewark Airport Amtrak

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04:32PM0h54

30th Street Station

05:26PMNewark Penn Station

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05:00PM1h06

30th Street Station

06:06PMNewark Penn Station

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05:00PM0h59

30th Street Station

05:59PMNewark Airport Amtrak

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05:18PM1h14

30th Street Station

06:32PMNewark Penn Station

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05:32PM0h55

30th Street Station

06:27PMNewark Penn Station

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05:36PM1h03

30th Street Station

06:39PMNewark Penn Station

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05:55PM1h02

30th Street Station

06:57PMNewark Airport Amtrak

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05:55PM1h08

30th Street Station

07:03PMNewark Penn Station

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06:30PM1h03

30th Street Station

07:33PMNewark Penn Station

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Amtrak

06:30PM2h45

30th Street Station

09:15PMNewark Airport Amtrak

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Amtrak

06:59PM1h10

30th Street Station

08:09PMNewark Penn Station

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06:59PM1h04

30th Street Station

08:03PMNewark Airport Amtrak

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07:03PM0h58

30th Street Station

08:01PMNewark Penn Station

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07:55PM1h04

30th Street Station

08:59PMNewark Penn Station

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08:06PM1h14

30th Street Station

09:20PMNewark Penn Station

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08:06PM1h09

30th Street Station

09:15PMNewark Airport Amtrak

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08:42PM1h02

30th Street Station

09:44PMNewark Penn Station

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09:16PM0h53

30th Street Station

10:09PMNewark Penn Station

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09:55PM1h08

30th Street Station

11:03PMNewark Penn Station

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10:28PM1h02

30th Street Station

11:30PMNewark Penn Station

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11:11PM1h05

30th Street Station

12:16AMNewark Penn Station

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Fastest train times from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ

Showing times and prices for Sep 29

Fastest Journey

53 m

Average

53 m

Trains per day

Distance

121 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Philadelphia for Newark, NJ every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

06:37AM0h53

30th Street Station

07:30AMNewark Penn Station

€1181One-way

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Fastest

09:16PM0h53

30th Street Station

10:09PMNewark Penn Station

€1181One-way

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Fastest

08:37AM0h53

30th Street Station

09:30AMNewark Penn Station

€2141One-way

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2nd Fastest

04:32PM0h54

30th Street Station

05:26PMNewark Penn Station

€2141One-way

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05:32PM0h55

30th Street Station

06:27PMNewark Penn Station

€2141One-way

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Overview: Train from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ

	Distance	75 miles (121 km)
	Average train ticket price	$52 (€46)
	Train frequency	40 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 40 direct trains a day
	Train companies	Amtrak or Amtrak

Trains from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ cover the 75 miles (121 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 2 min with our travel partners like Amtrak or Amtrak. Normally, there are 40 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $39 (€35), but the average price of train tickets is $52 (€46).

Train providers: Amtrak Acela and Amtrak from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ trains

For as little as $39 (€35) you can travel by train from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ with Amtrak Acela and Amtrak. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

Amtrak Acela is a high-speed train service operated by Amtrak, the national rail operator of the United States. It operates along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D. C. And Boston, Massachusetts, with stops in major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City. The Acela Express is the fastest train in the Amtrak fleet, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph for your train from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ. It offers three classes of service: Business Class, Acela First Class, and Coach Class. Business Class offers comfortable seating, complimentary snacks and beverages, and access to the Quiet Car. Acela First Class offers larger seats, complimentary meals, and access to the Business Class Lounge. Coach Class offers comfortable seating and access to onboard Wi-Fi. All Acela trains offer power outlets and Wi-Fi access. The most popular routes for Amtrak Acela are Washington, D. C. To New York City, New York City to Boston, and Philadelphia to Washington, D. C.

Philadelphia to Newark, NJ train information with Amtrak Acela:

Average Duration: 55 min
Cheapest Price: $39
Amtrak Acela frequency: 13 a day

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between Philadelphia and Newark, NJ, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

Amtrak from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: $39
Amtrak frequency: 12 a day

Taking the train from Philadelphia to Newark

Whisking passengers from the heart of one city to the center of another, the fastest trains from Philadelphia to Newark take just under 1 hour to make the journey from Philadelphia to Newark. Trains are operated by Amtrak which offers a good choice of routes and prices, and one to four departures an hour from early morning until late evening every day of the week. When taking the train from Philadelphia to Newark, passengers can forget the need for navigating busy roads and finding somewhere to park on arrival. Instead, they can enjoy a relaxing journey straight from Philadelphia 30th Street Station to Penn Station in Newark.

Which train companies travel from Philadelphia to Newark?

Trains from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Newark, New Jersey are operated by Amtrak. Amtrak trains started running with just 21 routes in May 1971. Since then it has grown to become one of the largest rail operators in the United States linking over 500 communities and bringing invaluable transport links to many isolated rural areas. Now, nearly 87,000 people use one of their 300 available services each day. Amtrak continually strives to provide its passengers with the most modern and comfortable rolling stock. Once onboard their train from Philadelphia to Newark, passengers will find plenty of luggage space, restrooms, cafes, quiet carriages, and WiFi. Service animals are welcome on all Amtrak trains while pets can be taken on some trains from Philadelphia to Newark. On this route, both coach and business class seats can be reserved.

How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Newark?

Every train from Philadelphia to Newark follows a direct route. The fastest train takes just under 1 hour while no service takes longer than 90 minutes to reach Newark.

How many trains are there from Philadelphia to Newark?

Trains from Philadelphia to Newark run on a similar schedule from Monday through to Sunday. There are between one and four departures every hour. These commence in the early morning and continue until late evening. Passengers should readily find a departure to fit their schedule.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Philadelphia to Newark?

Departure station: Trains to Newark from Philadelphia all depart from Philadelphia 30th Street Station. This is located on Market Street, just a short distance from the Schuylkill River and in the heart of the city. Housed in an attractive Art-Deco building constructed in 1933, the station is Amtrak's third-busiest station and the tenth-busiest station in the United States. Interestingly, the waiting room in the main concourse is as long as two football fields and the roof was reinforced with concrete as it was originally planned as a landing strip for small aircraft! As well as serving intercity trains, it is also a main hub for commuter trains and subway services while several bus routes also stop outside the station. There are car rental desks, taxi ranks, and ride-share schemes available at 30th Street Station. Among its amenities are car parking, luggage lockers, phone charging stations, restrooms, WiFi, a ticket office, automatic ticket machines, and vending machines selling snacks and drinks. Passengers with limited mobility can access Philadelphia 30th Street Station with ease. All areas of the station are step-free or can be accessed by adapted elevators. Restrooms, the waiting room, the ticket office, and water fountains are all accessible to those in wheelchairs while wheelchairs can be borrowed if necessary. Service animals are welcome throughout the station.

Arrival station: The train from Philadelphia to Newark arrives into Newark Pennsylvania Station, usually referred to as Newark Penn. This can be found in the Gateway District and is just a short walk from Downtown Newark. Opening in the 1930s, this large station combines a mix of Art-Deco and Neoclassical features and is considered to be one of the most attractive stations in America. Its exuberant interior even includes chandeliers. As well as Amtrak trains, the station is served by commuter trains, PATH trains, and light rail services. It is also home to the city's bus terminal where both local and regional buses stop. At Penn Station, Newark passengers will find taxi ranks and car parking as well as car rental providers. Among the other facilities at this large station are ATMs, public payphones, a ticket office, automatic ticket machines, restrooms, a waiting room, and vending machines selling a range of snacks and drinks. There is also a selection of food kiosks, cafes, and stores. Please note: there is no WiFi at the station. Most of the station is accessible to those with limited mobility via elevators. These areas include platforms, restrooms, waiting areas, ticket offices, and water fountains. Service animals can be taken into the station.

FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ

FAQs: Travel by train from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ.

Cheap train tickets from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ can start from as little as $39 (€35) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Philadelphia to Newark, NJ is $52 (€46); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ is on average 1 h 2 min for the 75 mile (121 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ leaves at 6: 46 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ leaves at 11: 11 PM.

Yes, there are 40 direct trains a day from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ with Amtrak or Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Newark, NJ. Take the fast train with Amtrak from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ.

When taking a train from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ, you can count on Amtrak or Amtrak for the best way to get you to Newark, NJ. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Philadelphia and Newark, NJ and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 11 PM.

The cheapest month to travel from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ by train is November.

Yes, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ.

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