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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 bus with prices starting from $14. 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 bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m 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 bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 48m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 656 Keystone Service7:40 PM1h0430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA8:44 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 656 Keystone Service7:40 PM1h0430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA8:44 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2150 Acela6:37 AM0h5330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:30 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1711One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 626 Keystone Service9:52 PM1h0130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA10:53 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$191One-way0 transfers
- 658 Keystone Service8:42 PM1h0230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:44 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$191One-way0 transfers
- 654 Keystone Service6:50 PM1h0330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:53 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$581One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:45 PM1h35Philadelphia Bus Station10:20 PMNewark, Penn Station$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:30 PM1h35Philadelphia Bus Station12:05 AMNewark, Penn Station$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:00 PM1h40Philadelphia Bus Station6:40 PMNewark, Penn Station$181One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 48m.
- Around 49 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 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 Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Peter Pan Bus to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
- 49 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 44 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Peter Pan Bus.
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