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Compare train and bus for Philadelphia, PA to Trenton, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Trenton, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €49, while a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€49 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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You'll arrive about 10m sooner (28m by train vs 38m by car). Tickets start at around €49 compared to roughly €6 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Trenton, NJ by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Trenton, NJ is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
626 Keystone Service9:52 PM 0h26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA 10:18 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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626 Keystone Service9:52 PM 0h26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA 10:18 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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626 Keystone Service9:52 PM 0h26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA 10:18 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1150 Northeast Regional5:15 AM 0h28 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA 5:43 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
656 Keystone Service7:40 PM 0h27 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA 8:07 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
1146 Northeast Regional6:19 PM 0h28 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA 6:47 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 28 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Trenton, 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 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Trenton, NJ by train.
- 28 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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