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Compare bus and train for New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA 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 52m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $48 (€40).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:20 PM1h10New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)12:30 AMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:20 PM1h10New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)12:30 AMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 105 Northeast Regional1:08 PM0h46New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ1:54 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1891One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 79 Carolinian7:51 AM0h58New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ8:49 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1571One-way0 transfers
- 165 Northeast Regional8:46 PM0h49New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ9:35 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1891One-way0 transfers
- 155 Northeast Regional9:46 AM0h49New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ10:35 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1891One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $48 (€40).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New Brunswick, NJ and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Buses mostly depart from New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station) and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, NJ Transit to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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