The cheapest and fastest trains from Elizabeth, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, NJ to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 3 trains that leave Elizabeth, NJ for Philadelphia, PA on Sat, Apr 11, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 11 the direct trains cover the 113 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
On Sat, Apr 11 the slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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.
3:06 AM1h03Elizabeth, NJ4:09 AMPhiladelphia, PA$121One-way0 transfers
5:37 AM1h08Elizabeth, NJ6:45 AMPhiladelphia, PA$191One-way0 transfers
5:43 AM1h08Elizabeth, NJ6:51 AMPhiladelphia, PA$301One-way0 transfers
3:06 AM1h03Elizabeth, NJ4:09 AMPhiladelphia, PA$121One-way0 transfers
5:37 AM1h08Elizabeth, NJ6:45 AMPhiladelphia, PA$191One-way0 transfers
5:43 AM1h08Elizabeth, NJ6:51 AMPhiladelphia, PA$301One-way0 transfers
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Compare train and bus for Elizabeth, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elizabeth, NJ to Philadelphia, PA 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 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Elizabeth, NJ to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Elizabeth, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Saturday, April 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
179 Northeast Regional | 4:28 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h14 | 5:42 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 4:44 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h58 | 5:42 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
109 Northeast Regional | 9:55 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 11:03 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 | 10:19 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h07 | 11:26 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 | 11:09 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h58 | 12:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
661 Keystone Service | 11:17 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h07 | 12:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 11:24 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h25 | 12:49 PM 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 | |
101 Northeast Regional | 12:06 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 1:14 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2203 NextGen Acela | 12:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h58 | 1:12 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 | |
153 Northeast Regional | 12:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 1:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 12:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h03 | 1:30 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 | |
103 Northeast Regional | 1:06 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h11 | 2:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2205 NextGen Acela | 1:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h57 | 2:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 1:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h13 | 2:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
663 Keystone Service | 1:27 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 2:35 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 | |
143 Northeast Regional | 2:04 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h13 | 3:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 2:09 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 3:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2249 Acela | 2:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h56 | 3:16 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 | |
127 Northeast Regional | 2:24 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h11 | 3:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
43 Pennsylvanian | 3:09 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h07 | 4:16 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 3:23 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h03 | 4:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2271 NextGen Acela | 3:34 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h59 | 4:33 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 | |
147 Northeast Regional | 5:07 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h12 | 6:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 5:12 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h07 | 6:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
665 Keystone Service | 5:23 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h04 | 6:27 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 5:25 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h54 | 6:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 5:35 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h06 | 6:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 5:49 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h52 | 6:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 6:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h11 | 7:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 6:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h10 | 7:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 6:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h05 | 7:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 6:40 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h52 | 7:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 6:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h12 | 8:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 7:21 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h10 | 8:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 7:26 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h05 | 8:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
667 Keystone Service | 7:32 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h07 | 8:39 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 7:41 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h50 | 8:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 8:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h10 | 9:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 8:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h05 | 9:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 8:41 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h51 | 9:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 Acela | 9:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h57 | 10:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
159 Northeast Regional | 9:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 10:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
159 Northeast Regional | 9:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h03 | 10:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 Acela | 9:29 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h42 | 10:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
669 Keystone Service | 9:34 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h03 | 10:37 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 10:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h10 | 11:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 10:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h05 | 11:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 10:40 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h52 | 11:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
107 Northeast Regional | 10:46 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h06 | 11:52 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
57 Vermonter | 11:18 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h05 | 12:23 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
57 Vermonter | 11:33 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h50 | 12:23 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, April 5 | |||||
671 Keystone Service | 12:09 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h07 | 1:16 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 12:18 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h17 | 1:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 12:23 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h12 | 1:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2259 NextGen Acela | 12:38 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h57 | 1:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 12:38 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h57 | 1:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 1:39 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h12 | 2:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 1:55 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h56 | 2:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:06 AM Elizabeth, NJ | 1h03 | 4:09 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 3:42 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h09 | 4:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 3:57 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h54 | 4:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Elizabeth, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Elizabeth, NJ to Philadelphia, PA run on average 67 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 67 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (113 km) distance in 51m.
Distance 70 miles (113 km) |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 67 |
Direct trains 67 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from Elizabeth, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Elizabeth, NJ and Philadelphia, PA 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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FAQs: Trains from Elizabeth, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Elizabeth, 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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