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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 train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 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 train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
163 Northeast RegionalCheapest
151 Northeast RegionalFastest
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FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE
Travel to Newark, DE 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 Newark, DE.

This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
- 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, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Newark, Train Station, DE.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Newark, DE by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Newark, DE by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
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