Travel Information between Philadelphia, PA and Newark, DE
| 36 miles (58 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $12 - $15 | |
| Train • $12 (€10) • 29 min | |
| Train • $12 (€10) • 29 min | |
| FlixBus or Amtrak |
Take a train or bus to travel 36 miles (58 km) to Newark, DE from Philadelphia, PA. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE.
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How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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There are 2 travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE is a train with an average price of $12 (€10).
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE:
Taking a train costs $4 (€3) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $15 (€14).
The fastest way from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE is by train with an average journey time of 29 min.
There are alternative travel options to Newark, DE that take longer:
Bus takes on average 45 min.
You should expect to travel around 36 miles (58 km) between Philadelphia, PA and Newark, DE.
The average frequency per day from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE is:
- Around 1 bus per day.
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Newark, DE 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 from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE:
- You can go to Newark, DE from Philadelphia, PA by bus with FlixBus, Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $15 (€14) with FlixBus from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE on Omio.
- You can go to Newark, DE from Philadelphia, PA by train with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. You'll see cheap train tickets for $12 (€10) with Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Newark, DE with FlixBus, Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus.
- You can check for a direct train to Newark, DE with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Newark, DE tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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