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Compare bus and train for Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$61 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ
Travel to New Brunswick, NJ 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 Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to New Brunswick, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and New Brunswick, NJ as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station).
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, SEPTA to go to New Brunswick, NJ by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to New Brunswick, NJ by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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