The cheapest and fastest trains from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$145
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
43 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 27 trains that leave Edison, NJ for Philadelphia, PA on Sat, Apr 04, 27 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 90 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest trains will take 45 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.
179 Northeast Regional12:44 AM0h58Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ1:42 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$191One-way0 transfers
109 Northeast Regional6:09 AM0h54Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ7:03 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$581One-way0 transfers
65 Northeast Regional11:57 PM0h54Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ12:51 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$811One-way0 transfers
89 Palmetto6:33 AM0h53Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ7:26 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1071One-way0 transfers
135 Northeast Regional6:40 PM0h52Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ7:32 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1071One-way0 transfers
2255 Acela5:29 PM0h42Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ6:11 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2191One-way0 transfers
2205 NextGen Acela9:29 AM0h42Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ10:11 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2611One-way0 transfers
2201 Acela7:24 AM0h43Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ8:07 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1771One-way0 transfers
2203 NextGen Acela8:29 AM0h43Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ9:12 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1771One-way0 transfers
147 Northeast Regional1:34 PM0h45New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ2:19 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1571One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trains for tomorrow, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
179 Northeast Regional | 4:44 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h58 | 5:42 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
109 Northeast Regional | 10:09 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h54 | 11:03 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 10:33 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h53 | 11:26 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2201 Acela | 11:24 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h43 | 12:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 11:40 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 1h09 | 12:49 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 11:51 AM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0h58 | 12:49 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
101 Northeast Regional | 12:20 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h54 | 1:14 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2203 NextGen Acela | 12:29 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h43 | 1:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 12:40 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h50 | 1:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2205 NextGen Acela | 1:29 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h42 | 2:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 1:37 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h58 | 2:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 1:46 PM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0h49 | 2:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 2:23 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h54 | 3:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 3:39 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h47 | 4:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA run on average 25 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (90 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Edison, NJ and Philadelphia, PA from $7 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edison, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
- 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
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