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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 $13. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$26 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
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.
- 179 Northeast Regional12:28 AM1h11Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1:39 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 179 Northeast Regional12:28 AM1h11Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1:39 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2107 NextGen Acela7:50 AM0h51Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ8:41 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2551One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 607 Keystone Service6:07 AM1h11Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ7:18 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$191One-way0 transfers
- 181 Northeast Regional6:01 AM1h07Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ7:08 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$311One-way0 transfers
- 645 Keystone Service12:22 PM1h03Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1:25 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$431One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 AM1h45Newark, Penn Station11:45 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:40 AM1h50Newark, Penn Station1:30 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
6:45 PM1h50Newark, Penn Station8:35 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- 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, Airport (Terminal A), PA.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, 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 Lines, Peter Pan Bus.
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