The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Secaucus, NJ
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Secaucus, 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 Secaucus, NJ will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Secaucus, NJ on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 133 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 38 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.
11:10 AM1h38Philadelphia, PA12:48 PMSecaucus, NJ$121One-way0 transfers
3:18 AM1h26Philadelphia, PA4:44 AMSecaucus, NJ$121One-way0 transfers
3:18 AM1h26Philadelphia, PA4:44 AMSecaucus, NJ$121One-way0 transfers
11:10 AM1h38Philadelphia, PA12:48 PMSecaucus, NJ$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Philadelphia, PA to Secaucus, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Secaucus, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m 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 Secaucus, NJ:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Secaucus, NJ costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Secaucus, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
The journey is about 17m faster (1h 13m by train vs 1h 30m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€20) vs $31 (€25)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Secaucus, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Secaucus, NJ trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2252 NextGen Acela | 12:37 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h15 | 1:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 NextGen Acela | 12:37 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h57 | 1:34 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 1:20 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h07 | 2:27 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 1:20 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h02 | 2:22 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 1:20 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h27 | 2:47 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
666 Keystone Service | 1:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h08 | 2:38 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
666 Keystone Service | 1:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h29 | 2:59 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2214 NextGen Acela | 1:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h15 | 2:56 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2214 NextGen Acela | 1:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h55 | 2:36 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 2:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h03 | 3:21 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 2:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h33 | 3:51 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 2:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h08 | 3:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 3:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h08 | 4:13 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 3:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h02 | 4:07 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 3:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h31 | 4:36 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian | 3:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 4:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian | 3:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h05 | 4:30 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 156 Northeast Regional | 3:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h13 | 5:38 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
2216 Acela | 3:39 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h15 | 4:54 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2216 Acela | 3:39 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h56 | 4:35 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 3:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h09 | 5:07 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 3:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h03 | 5:01 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 3:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h29 | 5:27 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
670 Keystone Service | 4:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h22 | 5:32 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
670 Keystone Service | 4:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h02 | 5:12 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 4:14 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h09 | 5:23 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 4:14 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h34 | 5:48 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 4:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h27 | 6:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 4:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h09 | 5:44 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 4:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h03 | 5:38 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2218 NextGen Acela | 4:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h18 | 5:59 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2218 NextGen Acela | 4:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h59 | 5:40 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 5:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h03 | 6:21 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 5:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h28 | 6:46 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 5:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h08 | 6:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
126 Northeast Regional | 5:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h23 | 7:04 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
126 Northeast Regional | 5:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h04 | 6:45 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 6:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h05 | 7:24 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 6:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h27 | 7:46 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
672 Keystone Service | 7:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h02 | 8:12 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
672 Keystone Service | 7:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h24 | 8:34 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
142 Northeast Regional | 7:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h10 | 8:33 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
142 Northeast Regional | 7:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h32 | 8:55 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 8:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h42 | 9:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 8:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h19 | 9:29 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
674 Keystone Service | 9:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h02 | 10:12 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
674 Keystone Service | 9:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h24 | 10:34 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 9:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h08 | 11:03 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 9:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h28 | 11:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 11:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h26 | 12:44 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 11:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h08 | 12:26 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 3:18 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h26 | 4:44 AM Secaucus, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h38 | 12:48 PM Secaucus, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Secaucus, NJ
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Secaucus, NJ run on average 89 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 89 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 82 miles (133 km) distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 82 miles (133 km) |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 89 |
Direct trains 89 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
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FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Secaucus, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Secaucus, 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 Secaucus, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Secaucus, 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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