Travel Information to Philadelphia, PA from Newark, NJ
| 75 miles (121 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $12 - $15 | |
| Train • $12 (€11) • 59 min | |
| Train • $12 (€11) • 59 min | |
| FlixBus or Amtrak |
Take a train or bus to travel 75 miles (121 km) from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA.
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How to get from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

There are 2 options to travel from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Philadelphia, PA from Newark, NJ is by taking a train, which costs on average $12 (€11).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA:
Taking a train costs $4 (€3) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€14) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Philadelphia, PA from Newark, NJ is by train with an average travel time of 59 min.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Getting to Philadelphia, PA by bus takes 1 h 30 min on average.
The distance is approximately 75 miles (121 km) from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA.
The average frequency per day from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is:
- 33 buses a day.
- 54 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA:
- You can go to Philadelphia, PA from Newark, NJ by bus with FlixBus, Greyhound or NJ Transit. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $15 (€14) with FlixBus from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela, and you can find Amtrak Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA tickets for $12 (€11) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus or Greyhound 32 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela with 54 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Philadelphia, PA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Newark, NJ and Philadelphia, PA.
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