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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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$20 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.
FlixBusCheapest
624 Keystone ServiceFastest
2218 AcelaOther options
54 Vermonter656 Keystone Service142 Northeast Regional
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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 51 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, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Newark, NJ by train.
- 44 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
- 51 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
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