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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. 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 train costs an average of $16, while a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
Travel optionsfrom Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ
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.
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-162119611:00 PM1h50Philadelphia Bus Station12:50 AMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-162119611:00 PM1h50Philadelphia Bus Station12:50 AMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2252 Acela8:23 AM0h5530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:18 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$2121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 150 Northeast Regional5:15 AM0h5930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:14 AMNewark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ$311One-way0 transfers
- 150 Northeast Regional5:15 AM1h0530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:20 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$311One-way0 transfers
- 670 Keystone Service4:10 PM1h0230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA5:12 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$341One-way0 transfers
- Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-162119610:00 PM1h59Philadelphia Bus Station11:59 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street$221One-way0 transfers
- Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-17631006:30 AM2h10Philadelphia Bus Station8:40 AMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street$221One-way0 transfers
- Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-17631007:30 AM2h10Philadelphia Bus Station9:40 AMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
- Around 49 trains per day.
- Around 43 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Newark, NJ 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 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 Lines to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
- 42 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines.
- 48 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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