Travel Information from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ
| 75 miles (121 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $12 - $14 | |
| Train • $12 (€11) • 55 min | |
| Train • $12 (€11) • 55 min | |
| FlixBus or Amtrak |
Travel 75 miles (121 km) by train or bus to Newark, NJ from Philadelphia, PA. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ.
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How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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2150 AcelaOther options
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196 Northeast Regional
656 Keystone Service
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Travel to Newark, 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 Newark, NJ.

There are 2 travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $12 (€11) compared to other travel options to Newark, NJ:
Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $14 (€13).
The fastest way to get to Newark, NJ from Philadelphia, PA is by train with an average travel time of 55 min.
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h 40 min.
The Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ distance is around 75 miles (121 km).
The average frequency per day from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ is:
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 50 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ 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, NJ:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ:
- You can travel between Philadelphia, PA and Newark, NJ by bus with FlixBus, Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $14 (€13) with Greyhound from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ.
- You can take a train from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. Cheap tickets can be found for $12 (€11) with Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ.
Yes, there are direct services available from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ with the following travel companies:
- 36 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus.
- 50 direct trains per day with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Newark, NJ as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Philadelphia, PA and Newark, NJ.
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