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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Journal Square takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Philadelphia to Journal Square. 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 28m
Duration
86 mi
Distance
$298
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Philadelphia to Journal Square train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Philadelphia and Journal Square. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Journal Square at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakPATH1h 53m • 1 change
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    AmtrakPATH1h 39m • 1 change
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    AmtrakPATH1h 38m • 1 change
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    AmtrakPATH1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakPATH1h 48m • 1 change
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    AmtrakPATH1h 26m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaPATH1h 19m • 1 change
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    AmtrakPATH1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakPATH1h 48m • 1 change
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    AmtrakPATH1h 26m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaPATH1h 19m • 1 change
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    AmtrakPATH1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakPATH1h 48m • 1 change
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    AmtrakPATH1h 26m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaPATH1h 19m • 1 change
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    AmtrakPATH1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    AmtrakPATH1h 48m • 1 change
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    AmtrakPATH1h 26m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaPATH1h 19m • 1 change
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    AmtrakPATH1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    AmtrakPATH1h 48m • 1 change
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    AmtrakPATH1h 26m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaPATH1h 19m • 1 change
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    AmtrakPATH1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    AmtrakPATH1h 58m • 1 change
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    AmtrakPATH1h 23m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaPATH1h 16m • 1 change
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    AmtrakPATH1h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Journal Square? 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.

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  • Distance: 86.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Journal Square, 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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