Next train departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Newark on September 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:42pm	30th Street Station	1h 2m	9:44pm	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:12pm	30th Street Station	54m	6:06pm	Penn Station	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:08am	30th Street Station	1h 9m	10:17am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:30am	30th Street Station	59m	7:29am	Penn Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:08am	30th Street Station	1h 9m	10:17am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:30am	30th Street Station	59m	7:29am	Penn Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:34am	30th Street Station	56m	12:30pm	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:36am	30th Street Station	59m	8:35am	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Newark on September 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:52pm	30th Street Station	1h 1m	10:53pm	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:12pm	30th Street Station	54m	6:06pm	Penn Station	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:08am	30th Street Station	1h 9m	10:17am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:30am	30th Street Station	59m	7:29am	Penn Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:08am	30th Street Station	1h 9m	10:17am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:30am	30th Street Station	59m	7:29am	Penn Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:34am	30th Street Station	56m	12:30pm	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:36am	30th Street Station	59m	8:35am	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Newark on September 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:10pm	30th Street Station	1h 6m	12:16am	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:12pm	30th Street Station	54m	6:06pm	Penn Station	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:08am	30th Street Station	1h 9m	10:17am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:30am	30th Street Station	59m	7:29am	Penn Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:08am	30th Street Station	1h 9m	10:17am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:30am	30th Street Station	59m	7:29am	Penn Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:34am	30th Street Station	56m	12:30pm	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:36am	30th Street Station	59m	8:35am	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Newark on September 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:10pm	30th Street Station	1h 2m	8:12pm	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:23am	30th Street Station	55m	9:18am	Penn Station	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:07am	30th Street Station	1h 15m	12:22pm	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:23am	30th Street Station	55m	9:18am	Penn Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:07am	30th Street Station	1h 15m	12:22pm	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:36am	30th Street Station	1h 3m	10:39am	Penn Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:18pm	30th Street Station	1h 3m	1:21pm	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:36am	30th Street Station	1h 3m	10:39am	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Newark on September 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:10pm	30th Street Station	1h 2m	8:12pm	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:23am	30th Street Station	55m	9:18am	Penn Station	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:23am	30th Street Station	1h 2m	10:25am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:23am	30th Street Station	55m	9:18am	Penn Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:07am	30th Street Station	1h 15m	12:22pm	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:36am	30th Street Station	1h 3m	10:39am	Penn Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:07am	30th Street Station	1h 15m	12:22pm	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:36am	30th Street Station	1h 3m	10:39am	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Newark on September 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:58am	30th Street Station	1h 7m	7:05am	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:12pm	30th Street Station	54m	6:06pm	Penn Station	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:08am	30th Street Station	1h 9m	10:17am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:30am	30th Street Station	59m	7:29am	Penn Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:08am	30th Street Station	1h 9m	10:17am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:30am	30th Street Station	59m	7:29am	Penn Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:34am	30th Street Station	56m	12:30pm	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:36am	30th Street Station	59m	8:35am	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Newark on September 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:50pm	30th Street Station	1h 3m	7:53pm	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:12pm	30th Street Station	54m	6:06pm	Penn Station	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:08am	30th Street Station	1h 9m	10:17am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:30am	30th Street Station	59m	7:29am	Penn Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:08am	30th Street Station	1h 9m	10:17am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:30am	30th Street Station	59m	7:29am	Penn Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:34am	30th Street Station	56m	12:30pm	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:36am	30th Street Station	59m	8:35am	Penn Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Newark

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 1 hour 4 minutes, and with fares starting at just CZK 281, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

61train per day

1h 4mAverage Duration

122 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCZK 355 - CZK 5,141	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCZK 281 - CZK 8,650	Average Duration1h 4m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4.1/56,485 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Users have expressed positive experiences with the service, highlighting that buses arrived and reached their destinations on time. Additionally, they found the red cap service to be very helpful.

Amtrak Philadelphia Newark recent customer reviews

Very bad the train was delayed 50 minutes and I missed my appointment with my doctor

Malika H.

June 18, 2023

The train was 25minutes late but otherwise fine.

Barbara H.

September 13, 2025

The red cap service is very helpful

Cynthia W.

August 23, 2024

Amtrak Acela

4.4/520 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.5

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA, US to Newark, NJ by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Newark?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Newark start at CZK 281. The average price for this train route is around CZK 876. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Newark?
The average train trip from Philadelphia to Newark takes 1h 4m and covers 122 km. The quickest train gets you there in 53m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Newark route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 61 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Newark?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Newark departs at 3:25am. The latest train departs at 11:20pm.
What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Newark?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Newark?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Newark?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Newark?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09-13

CZK 238

09-14

CZK 367

Today

CZK 367

09-16

CZK 367

09-17

CZK 367

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CZK 367

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CZK 367

09-20

CZK 367

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA, US to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Sep 13, 2026 with a price of CZK 238

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA, US to Newark, NJ, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from CZK 238 to CZK 10,577 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA, US to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CZK 367 which is on 2026-09-16.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA, US to Newark, NJ?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time2h 30m	Avg PriceCZK 1,513	Daily Departures66
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1h 4m	Avg PriceCZK 876	Daily Departures61

The best way to travel between Philadelphia, PA, US and Newark, NJ is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost CZK 876 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from CZK 281. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Newark, NJ, choose the train, as it will take you from Philadelphia, PA, US to Newark, NJ in about 1h 4m —that's the fastest way to get there!