The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Rahway, NJ
Cheapest price
$163
Average price
$163
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Rahway, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Rahway, NJ will cost around $163 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $163.
Of the 1 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Rahway, NJ on Wed, Jun 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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.
2:51 AM1h02Philadelphia, PA3:53 AMRahway, NJ$1631One-way0 transfers
2:51 AM1h02Philadelphia, PA3:53 AMRahway, NJ$1631One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Philadelphia, PA to Rahway, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Rahway, NJ 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 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Rahway, NJ:
A train is $47 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Rahway, NJ costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Rahway, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (1h 0m by train vs 1h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $15 (€12) 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.
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.
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Rahway, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Rahway, NJ trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:15 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0h59 | 11:14 AM Rahway, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
![]() | 2:51 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h02 | 3:53 AM Rahway, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Rahway, NJ
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Rahway, NJ run on average 70 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 69 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 57m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 70 |
Direct trains 69 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Amtrak, SEPTA from Philadelphia, PA to Rahway, NJ trainsAmtrak, SEPTA trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Rahway, NJ 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 Philadelphia, PA to Rahway, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Rahway, NJ 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 Rahway, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Rahway, NJ
- 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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