What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to New Brunswick?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to New Brunswick is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to New Brunswick?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to New Brunswick is to train which takes 55 min and costs $8 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and New Brunswick?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia and arriving at New Brunswick. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and New Brunswick?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at New Brunswick Amtrak Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Philadelphia to New Brunswick?

The distance between Philadelphia and New Brunswick is 58 miles. The road distance is 56.3 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to New Brunswick without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to New Brunswick without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs $8 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to New Brunswick?

The train from 30Th Street Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Station takes 55 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to New Brunswick bus from?

Philadelphia to New Brunswick bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to New Brunswick train from?

Philadelphia to New Brunswick train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to New Brunswick?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to New Brunswick is to train which takes 55 min and costs $8 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $28 and takes 1h 15m.

Where does the Philadelphia to New Brunswick bus arrive?

Philadelphia to New Brunswick bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.

Where does the Philadelphia to New Brunswick train arrive?

Philadelphia to New Brunswick train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New Brunswick Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to New Brunswick?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to New Brunswick is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Philadelphia to New Brunswick.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to New Brunswick?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to New Brunswick?

Book your Philadelphia to New Brunswick bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near New Brunswick?

There are 239+ hotels available in New Brunswick.

Philadelphia to New Brunswick - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to New Brunswick by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
55 min
$8–210
Train via Trenton
cheapest
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain Nec
1h 15m
$6–396
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2602
1h 15m
$16–28
Drive 56 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to New Brunswickcar 56 mi
1h 14m
$11–15
Train via Trenton #2
1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Trentontrain Tre
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain Nec
1h 44m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain Nec
3h 18m
$9–221

Philadelphia to New Brunswick by train (Amtrak)

25Weekly Trains

55 minAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Philadelphia to New Brunswick.

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Distance: 57.7 mi
Duration: 55 min

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

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–210 and the journey takes 55 min. Amtrak also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to New Brunswick 6 times a week. Tickets cost $16–28 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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