The cheapest and fastest trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$110
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ will cost around $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 38 trains that leave 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA for Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ on Sat, Apr 04, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct trains cover the 122 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
66 Northeast Regional3:22 AM1h2330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA4:45 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$121One-way0 transfers
150 Northeast Regional5:15 AM1h0530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:20 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$191One-way0 transfers
674 Keystone Service9:09 PM1h0330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA10:12 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$581One-way0 transfers
128 Northeast Regional11:18 PM1h0830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA12:26 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$581One-way0 transfers
146 Northeast Regional6:19 PM1h0530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:24 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$811One-way0 transfers
2216 NextGen Acela3:42 PM0h5330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA4:35 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1321One-way0 transfers
2252 Acela12:39 PM0h5430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1:33 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1971One-way0 transfers
2214 NextGen Acela1:40 PM0h5530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2:35 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1321One-way0 transfers
2218 Acela4:38 PM0h5630th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA5:34 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1971One-way0 transfers
2248 NextGen Acela9:33 AM1h0130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA10:34 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$2441One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus and train for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Penn Station, 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 2m. 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 (122 km)
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Live departures
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ trains for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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112 Northeast Regional | 1:40 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h15 | 2:55 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2104 Acela | 1:44 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h55 | 2:39 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
644 Keystone Service | 1:45 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h01 | 2:46 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
56 Vermonter | 2:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h00 | 3:01 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 2:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h03 | 3:54 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
646 Keystone Service | 2:54 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h06 | 4:00 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2162 NextGen Acela | 3:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h00 | 4:05 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
182 Northeast Regional | 3:34 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h04 | 4:38 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
648 Keystone Service | 3:54 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h03 | 4:57 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2108 NextGen Acela | 4:04 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h58 | 5:02 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 4:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h20 | 5:52 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
84 Northeast Regional | 5:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h09 | 6:16 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
134 Northeast Regional | 5:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h03 | 7:01 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
650 Keystone Service | 6:14 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h06 | 7:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2166 Acela | 6:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h59 | 7:31 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 7:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h06 | 8:29 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian | 7:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h06 | 8:30 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2168 Acela | 7:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h54 | 8:27 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 7:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h04 | 9:03 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 8:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h12 | 10:07 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 8:57 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h20 | 10:17 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
652 Keystone Service | 9:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h14 | 10:31 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 9:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h11 | 10:37 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2172 NextGen Acela | 9:39 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h01 | 10:40 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 9:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h04 | 11:03 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
654 Keystone Service | 10:49 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h04 | 11:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 11:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h10 | 12:11 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
80 Carolinian | 11:04 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h08 | 12:12 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2122 Acela | 11:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h58 | 12:03 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
656 Keystone Service | 11:40 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h04 | 12:44 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2124 Acela | 12:04 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h57 | 1:01 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
196 Northeast Regional | 12:05 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h59 | 1:04 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 12:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h19 | 1:54 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
658 Keystone Service | 12:41 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h03 | 1:44 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126 NextGen Acela | 12:41 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h56 | 1:37 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
192 Northeast Regional | 1:12 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h06 | 2:18 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
626 Keystone Service | 1:52 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h01 | 2:53 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 1:55 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h08 | 3:03 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
624 Keystone Service | 3:10 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h06 | 4:16 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
198 Northeast Regional | 3:15 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h11 | 4:26 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 7:22 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h23 | 8:45 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
150 Northeast Regional | 9:15 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h05 | 10:20 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
144 Northeast Regional | 10:10 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h15 | 11:25 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 11:14 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h12 | 12:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 12:20 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h05 | 1:25 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
54 Vermonter | 1:20 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h05 | 2:25 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
660 Keystone Service | 1:22 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h09 | 2:31 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2248 NextGen Acela | 1:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h01 | 2:34 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ run on average 43 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 43 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 75 miles (122 km) distance in 59m.
Distance 75 miles (122 km) |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 43 |
Direct trains 43 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 10:18 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Market Street and Raymond Boulevard.
- Forno's of Spain
- Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station
- Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Newark Light Rail connections
- Hall 3: PATH connections
- NJ Transit: Lines Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley Line
- Newark Light Rail
- PATH: Newark-WTC line
- Bus: Several NJ Transit bus lines available
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