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How to travel from Newark, DE to Philadelphia, PA

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Compare train and bus for Newark, DE to Philadelphia, PA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, DE to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €14.

Distance: 36 miles (58 km)

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from Newark, DE to Philadelphia, PA

How to get from Newark, DE to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Newark, DE to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
06:25AM1h00
Newark, DE
07:25AMPhiladelphia, PA
$171One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
06:25AM1h00
Newark, DE
07:25AMPhiladelphia, PA
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:25AM1h00
Newark, DE
07:25AMPhiladelphia, PA
$171One-way
0 transfers

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Infobus
01:10PM2h15
Newark, DE
03:25PMPhiladelphia, PA
$321One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newark, DE 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 Newark, DE to Philadelphia, PA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Newark, DE and Philadelphia, PA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Newark, DE to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Newark, DE to Philadelphia, PA:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, DE to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $18 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, DE to Philadelphia, PA is by train with an average journey time of 35m.

Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

Bus takes on average 55m.

The distance from Newark, DE to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 36 miles (58 km).
The average frequency per day from Newark, DE to Philadelphia, PA is:
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, DE and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newark, DE to Philadelphia, PA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Newark Station, Newark, DE and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Newark, Train Station, DE and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newark, DE to Philadelphia, PA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newark, DE to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Newark, DE 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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