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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia, PA and Newark takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Philadelphia, PA 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 17m
Duration
81 mi
Distance
$293
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Philadelphia, PA to Newark train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Philadelphia, PA and Newark. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia, PA is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Newark at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela1h 10m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 18m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 14m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak4h 15m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 15m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela1h 5m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak4h 15m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 15m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela1h 5m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak4h 15m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 15m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela1h 5m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak4h 15m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 15m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela1h 5m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak4h 15m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 15m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela1h 5m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak4h 15m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 20m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 25m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela1h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia, PA 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, PA to Newark.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 81.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours.

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