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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 an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, while a train costs an average of €61.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€61 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m 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.
Compare ways to travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Compare the available ways to get from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA costing on average €61.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (52m by train vs 1h 8m by car). Tickets start at around €61 compared to roughly €24 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.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1155 Northeast Regional
9:49 AM 0h49 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ 10:38 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA €67 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1155 Northeast Regional
9:49 AM 0h49 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ 10:38 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA €67 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 1155 Northeast Regional
9:49 AM 0h49 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ 10:38 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA €67 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 79 Carolinian
7:51 AM 0h56 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ 8:47 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA €67 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1165 Northeast Regional
8:46 PM 0h49 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ 9:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA €138 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA costing on average €61.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
- Around 5 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 Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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