How to travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia

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from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia

You can get from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia by train, bus or flight.

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To get from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia on Mar 29 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

06:42AMNew Brunswick Station0h54 07:36AM30th Street Station
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06:42AMNew Brunswick Station0h54 07:36AM30th Street Station
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561One-way
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01:23PMNew Brunswick Station0h50 02:13PM30th Street Station
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Travel Information from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia

distanceDistance52 miles (84 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$1 - $14
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $1 (€1) • 1 h 18 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $14 (€12) • 1 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus

Travel 52 miles (84 km) by bus or train between New Brunswick, NJ and Philadelphia. If speed is a priority, then a bus is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $1 (€1). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia.

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There are 2 ways to travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia including taking a bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $1 (€1) compared to other travel options to Philadelphia:

Taking a train is about $12 (€11) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $14 (€12) for this journey.

The fastest way from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia is by bus with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Philadelphia that can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 1 h 18 min.

The distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia is approximately 52 miles (84 km).

The average frequency per day from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia is:

  • Around 1 bus per day.
  • Around 34 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between New Brunswick, NJ and Philadelphia as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia:

    • You can travel between New Brunswick, NJ and Philadelphia by bus with Flixbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $14 (€12) with Flixbus from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia.

    Yes, there are direct services available from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia with the following travel companies:

    • You can find around 1 direct bus per day and travel with Flixbus.
    • You can travel directly by train with Amtrak with 2 direct trains per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Philadelphia as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between New Brunswick, NJ and Philadelphia.

    Omio customers who travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia often also extend their vacation to go to New York City, Washington, DC or Newark, NJ. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Philadelphia and these popular destinations at a great price.

    When planning your trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

    • Bus tickets are costing $14 (€12) one way on average.
    • Train tickets are costing on average $1 (€1) one way.

    However, we recommend buying tickets from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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