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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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$25 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:05 AM1h40Newark, Penn Station11:45 AMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6:45 PM1h50Newark, Penn Station8:35 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2249 Acela10:20 AM0h56Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:16 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 153 Northeast Regional8:22 AM1h08Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ9:30 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$431One-way0 transfers
- 101 Northeast Regional8:06 AM1h08Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ9:14 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$431One-way0 transfers
- 109 Northeast Regional5:55 AM1h08Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ7:03 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$311One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:40 AM1h50Newark, Penn Station1:30 PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA$241One-way0 transfers
- 12:40 PM1h50Newark, Penn Station2:30 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$241One-way0 transfers
- 12:50 PM2h10Newark, Penn Station3:00 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$221One-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 train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 51 trains per day.
- Around 40 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, 12th Street / Market Street, PA.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- 51 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 40 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus.
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