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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Newark takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 5m
Duration
80 mi
Distance
$290
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Philadelphia to Newark train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Philadelphia and Newark. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Newark at 12:26 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 80.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

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 $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours.

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