The average train between Newark and Philadelphia, PA takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train service runs several times per day from Newark to Philadelphia, PA. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Newark and Philadelphia, PA. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Philadelphia, PA at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer at 30Th Street Station and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Philadelphia, PA. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Philadelphia, PA station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Newark to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Newark and Philadelphia, PA is 121 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $11–220 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Two other operators also service this route.