How to travel from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA

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Travel Information to Philadelphia, PA from Newark, NJ

Distance75 miles (121 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$12 - $15
Cheapest modeTrain • $12 (€11) • 59 min
Fastest modeTrain • $12 (€11) • 59 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus 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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from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA

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

Our recommendation

bus

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:45AM1h45
Newark, Penn Station
01:30PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
$261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak181 Northeast Regional
06:01AM1h07
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
07:08AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak Acela2117 Acela
12:14PM0h53
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
01:07PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$861One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak607 Keystone Service
06:07AM1h11
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
07:18AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$191One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak111 Northeast Regional
05:06AM1h16
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
06:22AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$121One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak639 Keystone Service
09:23PM1h04
Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
10:27PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$191One-way
0 transfers
OurBusBethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100
11:00AM2h00
New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
01:00PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St, PA
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM1h45
Newark, Penn Station
09:15AMPhiladelphia, Callowhill St (Community College of Philadelphia Child Dev Center), PA
$241One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
12:40PM1h50
Newark, Penn Station
02:30PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA
$261One-way
0 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.

FAQs

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.

    Looking to extend your trip from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA? Many Omio customers who go from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like New York, NY, Washington, DC, Boston, MA or Atlantic City, NJ. If you're looking to explore New York, NY, Washington, DC, Boston, MA or Atlantic City, NJ from Philadelphia, PA, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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