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Compare bus and train for Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 $12, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Newark, NJ by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:30 AM1h50Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA11:20 AMNewark, Penn Station$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 190 Northeast Regional5:58 AM1h0730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:05 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2150 NextGen Acela6:37 AM0h5330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:30 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1711One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 624 Keystone Service11:10 PM1h0630th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA12:16 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$211One-way0 transfers
- 110 Northeast Regional6:47 AM1h0130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:48 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$331One-way0 transfers
- 198 Northeast Regional11:15 PM1h1130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA12:26 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$331One-way0 transfers
PPB 870810:45 AM1h55Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N Christopher Columbus Blvd, PA12:40 PMNewark, Penn Station$281One-way0 transfers- PPB 870810:20 AM2h20Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA12:40 PMNewark, Penn Station$281One-way0 transfers
Bethany Lines LLC 4159030 159800310:00 AM2h00Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St, PA12:00 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street$291One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ:
A train is $0.80 (€0.64) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 50 trains per day.
- Around 44 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Newark, 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 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A), PA and arrive in Newark, Penn Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
- 44 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus.
- 49 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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