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Compare train and bus for Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, 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 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. 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 (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-176310011:00 AM2h00New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street1:00 PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St, PA$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 179 Northeast Regional12:28 AM1h14Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1:42 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2249 Acela10:20 AM0h56Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:16 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2871One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 109 Northeast Regional5:55 AM1h08Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ7:03 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$791One-way0 transfers
- 65 Northeast Regional11:42 PM1h09Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ12:51 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$791One-way0 transfers
- 2201 Acela7:09 AM0h58Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ8:07 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1041One-way0 transfers
- Fullington Trailways DOT# 120909 MC# 279611:30 AM2h05New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street1:35 PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St, PA$291One-way0 transfers
12:40 PM1h50Newark, Penn Station2:30 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$271One-way0 transfers- 12:50 PM2h10Newark, Penn Station3:00 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$241One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA:
A train is $1 (€0.85) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 52 trains per day.
- Around 40 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, NJ and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A), PA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 40 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
- 52 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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