How to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ

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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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$24

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$22

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$27

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1h 47m

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1h 17m

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2h 18m

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1h 48m

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The cheapest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

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 $24 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ is by train with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Philadelphia, PA and Newark, NJ including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ among Omio's users.

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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

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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.

  • Amtrak626 Keystone Service
    9:52 PM1h01
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    10:53 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak626 Keystone Service
    9:52 PM1h01
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    10:53 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak2118 NextGen Acela
    5:12 PM0h54
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    6:06 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    $1151One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak190 Northeast Regional
    5:58 AM1h07
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    7:05 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
    3:25 AM1h20
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    4:45 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak196 Northeast Regional
    8:08 PM0h56
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    9:04 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    $581One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusBethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100
    2:00 PM2h00
    Philadelphia Bus Station
    4:00 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusBethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100
    8:00 AM2h00
    Philadelphia Bus Station
    10:00 AMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusFullington Trailways DOT# 120909 MC# 2796
    3:30 PM2h10
    Philadelphia Bus Station
    5:40 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    $201One-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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Philadelphia, PA and Newark, NJ including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

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 $24 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ is by train with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 48m.

The distance from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ is approximately 75 miles (121 km).
The average frequency per day from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ with the following travel companies:
  • 44 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines.
  • 49 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, 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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