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Trip Overview

The average bus between Philadelphia and Newark takes 1h 46m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Philadelphia to Newark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 46m
Duration
80 mi
Distance
$15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Philadelphia to Newark bus times

Buses run hourly between Philadelphia and Newark. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Newark at 12:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 35m • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Newark? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Newark.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 79.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 4 hours.

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