How to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ

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Travel Information from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ

Distance75 miles (121 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$12 - $14
Cheapest modeTrain • $12 (€11) • 55 min
Fastest modeTrain • $12 (€11) • 55 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus 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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from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ

How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

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.

Amtrak56 Vermonter
10:01AM1h00
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
11:01AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$291One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak658 Keystone Service
08:42PM1h02
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
09:44PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak Acela2150 Acela
06:37AM0h53
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
07:30AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$2931One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak642 Keystone Service
08:05AM0h59
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
09:04AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$421One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak196 Northeast Regional
08:05PM0h59
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
09:04PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$311One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak656 Keystone Service
07:40PM1h04
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
08:44PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$311One-way
0 transfers
OurBusBethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100
08:00AM2h00
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St, PA
10:00AMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
$251One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
11:55AM2h10
Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA
02:05PMNewark, Penn Station
$261One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
12:20PM1h45
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
02:05PMNewark, Penn Station
$261One-way
0 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.

FAQs

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.

    Omio customers who travel from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, New York, NY, Boston, MA or New Carrollton, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newark, NJ and these popular destinations at a great price.
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