How to travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA

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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 $18. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $7.

Distance: 52 miles (85 km)

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$41

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from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA

How to get from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • FlixBus
    9:50 PM1h10
    New Brunswick, NJ
    11:00 PMPhiladelphia, PA
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    9:50 PM1h10
    New Brunswick, NJ
    11:00 PMPhiladelphia, PA
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:50 PM1h10
    New Brunswick, NJ
    11:00 PMPhiladelphia, PA
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA

Travel to Philadelphia, PA 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 New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA.

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There are 2 options to travel between New Brunswick, NJ and Philadelphia, PA including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA:

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $41 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is by train with an average journey time of 52m.

Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 10m.

The distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 52 miles (85 km).
The average frequency per day from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New Brunswick, NJ to 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.
  • Trains mostly depart from New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, NJ Transit to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Boston, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Philadelphia, PA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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