Train Philadelphia to Elizabeth from $298 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Elizabeth takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Philadelphia to Elizabeth. 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 31m
Duration: 86 mi
Distance: $298
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...

1h 29m

$21–598

Philadelphia to Elizabeth train times

Trains run hourly between Philadelphia and Elizabeth. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Elizabeth at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 6, 2026

4:10 PM → 5:30 PM
1h 20m • 1 change
4:14 PM → 5:43 PM
1h 29m • 1 change
4:41 PM → 6:29 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
5:18 PM → 6:45 PM
1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

3:25 AM → 5:40 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 6:42 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 9:43 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

3:25 AM → 5:09 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 7:26 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:14 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Elizabeth.

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Distance: 85.7 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours.

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