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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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€25 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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.

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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).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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