The cheapest and fastest trains from New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$127
Average price
$166
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
51 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA will cost around $166 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $127.
Of the 4 trains that leave New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA on Sun, Apr 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Apr 05 the direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
On Sun, Apr 05 the slowest trains will take 58 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.
155 Northeast Regional9:46 AM0h49New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ10:35 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1271One-way0 transfers
105 Northeast Regional1:08 PM0h46New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ1:54 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1571One-way0 transfers
79 Carolinian7:51 AM0h58New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ8:49 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1891One-way0 transfers
165 Northeast Regional8:46 PM0h49New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ9:35 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1891One-way0 transfers
105 Northeast Regional1:08 PM0h46New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ1:54 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1571One-way0 transfers
155 Northeast Regional9:46 AM0h49New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ10:35 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1271One-way0 transfers
165 Northeast Regional8:46 PM0h49New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ9:35 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1891One-way0 transfers
79 Carolinian7:51 AM0h58New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ8:49 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1891One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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$37 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ to 30th Street Station, 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 |
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79 Carolinian | 11:51 AM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0h58 | 12:49 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 | |
147 Northeast Regional | 5:34 PM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0h45 | 6:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, April 5 | |||||
165 Northeast Regional | 12:46 AM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0h49 | 1:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Trains from New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:46, the last at 14:49. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 49m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 1:46 AM |
Last train 2:49 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ and 30th Street Station, 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 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ to 30th Street Station, 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 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several lots and garages in the vicinity.
- Old Man Rafferty's
- The Frog and The Peach
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- The Heldrich Hotel
- Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
- Rutgers University Inn
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus Lines 810, 811, 814, 815, 818
- Suburban Transit/Coach USA
- Greyhound Lines
- 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

