What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Newark?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Newark is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Newark?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Newark is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $11 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Newark?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Newark?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Newark?

The distance between Philadelphia and Newark is 81 miles. The road distance is 80.2 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Newark without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Newark without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $11 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Newark?

The train from 30Th Street Station to Newark, Penn Station takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Newark bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Newark train from?

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

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Newark?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Newark is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $11 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $40 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Newark bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Newark bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Newark train arrive?

Philadelphia to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Newark?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Newark is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Philadelphia to Newark.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to Newark?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Newark?

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

Where can I stay near Newark?

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Philadelphia to Newark - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Newark by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn StationNortheast Regional
1h 6m
$11–600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
1h 50m
$11–40
Drive 79.7 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Newark79.7 mi
1h 46m
$15–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal409
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Newark Airport Railroad StationNec
3h 57m
$29–47

Philadelphia to Newark by train (Amtrak)

335Weekly Trains

1h 6mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 80.3 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $11–220 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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