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Compare train and bus for Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE
Compare the available ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (33m by train vs 54m by car). Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE
How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
2:45 PM 0h50 Philadelphia, PA 3:35 PM Newark, DE $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:45 PM 0h50 Philadelphia, PA 3:35 PM Newark, DE $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:45 PM 0h50 Philadelphia, PA 3:35 PM Newark, DE $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:30 AM 0h50 Philadelphia, PA 1:20 AM Newark, DE $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:50 AM 0h55 Philadelphia, PA 6:45 AM Newark, DE $21 1 One-way 0 transfers6:50 AM 0h55 Philadelphia, PA 7:45 AM Newark, DE $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Newark, DE as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Newark Station, Newark, DE.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia Bus Station and arrive in Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Newark, DE by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, DE by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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