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Compare train and bus for Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. 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 €23, while a train costs an average of €80.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€80 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Compare the available ways to get from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA costing on average €80.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (1h 6m by train vs 1h 30m by car). Tickets start at around €80 compared to roughly €32 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 Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1169 Northeast Regional12:37 AM1h08Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1:45 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA€111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1169 Northeast Regional12:37 AM1h08Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1:45 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA€111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2133 Acela [NextGen]12:24 PM0h54Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1:18 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA€2211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 655 Keystone Service6:32 PM1h07Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ7:39 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA€171One-way0 transfers
- 641 Keystone Service7:14 AM1h11Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ8:25 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA€171One-way0 transfers
- 607 Keystone Service6:07 AM1h11Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ7:18 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA€171One-way0 transfers
1:30 AM1h45Newark, Penn Station3:15 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station€111One-way0 transfers- 8:35 PM1h55Newark, Penn Station10:30 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station€151One-way0 transfers
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-176310011:00 AM2h00New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street1:00 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station€171One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Newark, 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 Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA costing on average €80.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
- Around 56 trains per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, NJ and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in Philadelphia Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Infobus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Infobus.
- 56 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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