How much does a train ticket cost from Newark to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Philadelphia start from NOK 125. The average price for this train route is around NOK 270. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Newark to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Newark to Philadelphia is 1h 7m, covering a distance of 76 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 49m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Newark to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on 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 Newark to Philadelphia?

The earliest train from Newark to Philadelphia departs at 00:14. And the latest train departs at 23:42.

Which is the best train operator from Newark to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to Philadelphia?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Newark to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Newark to Philadelphia?

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.

Train Newark to Philadelphia from NOK 106 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Newark to Philadelphia on 24 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:23	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 4m	22:27	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	12:14	Penn Station	53m	13:07	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	11:23	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 8m	12:31	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:22	Penn Station	56m	12:18	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:23	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 8m	12:31	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Philadelphia on 25 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:28	Penn Station	1h 14m	01:42	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	10:20	Penn Station	56m	11:16	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:27	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:30	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:09	Penn Station	58m	08:07	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:27	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:30	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Philadelphia on 26 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:14	Penn Station	1h 6m	01:20	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Penn Station	53m	22:27	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:27	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:30	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:14	Penn Station	57m	10:11	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:27	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:30	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Philadelphia on 27 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:37	Penn Station	1h 8m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:50	Penn Station	51m	08:41	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:25	Penn Station	55m	07:20	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:47	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Philadelphia on 28 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:28	Penn Station	1h 14m	01:42	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:50	Penn Station	51m	08:41	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:25	Penn Station	55m	07:20	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:47	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Philadelphia on 29 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:28	Penn Station	1h 14m	01:42	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:50	Penn Station	51m	08:41	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:25	Penn Station	55m	07:20	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:47	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Philadelphia on 30 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:28	Penn Station	1h 14m	01:42	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:50	Penn Station	51m	08:41	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:25	Penn Station	55m	07:20	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:47	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Philadelphia on 1 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:28	Penn Station	1h 14m	01:42	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:50	Penn Station	51m	08:41	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:25	Penn Station	55m	07:20	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:47	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Newark to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 hour 7 minutes and with fares starting at just NOK 125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

61train per day

1h 7mAverage duration

76 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceNOK 96 - NOK 1,424	Average duration2h 52m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceNOK 125 - NOK 3,481	Average duration1h 7m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,789 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

According to 14 reviews, Amtrak received a 3.6-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the value for money. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at NOK 125

Amtrak Newark Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Great experience. Train was clean, quiet and got me to my destination on time. I've always been a huge fan of Amtrak.

Ikeem B.

18 March 2024

pls explain that liberty amtrak has a complex and unreasonable way in which it operated

William H.

4 May 2022

I love it it’s very Satisfying

Zymeer W.

17 August 2025

Amtrak Acela

4.5/516 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi4.0

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Newark to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Philadelphia start from NOK 125. The average price for this train route is around NOK 270. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newark to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Newark to Philadelphia is 1h 7m, covering a distance of 76 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 49m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Newark to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on 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 Newark to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Newark to Philadelphia departs at 00:14. And the latest train departs at 23:42.
Which is the best train operator from Newark to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to Philadelphia?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Newark to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Newark to Philadelphia?
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

22/04

NOK 489

23/04

NOK 259

Today

NOK 259

25/04

NOK 259

26/04

NOK 259

27/04

NOK 106

28/04

NOK 106

29/04

NOK 106

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 27 Apr 2026 with a price of NOK 106

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

You can expect to pay from NOK 106 to NOK 5,401 for a train ticket from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NOK 106, which is on 2026-04-27.

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

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time2h 52m	Avg priceNOK 944	Daily departures66
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 7m	Avg priceNOK 270	Daily departures61

The best way to travel between Newark, NJ and Philadelphia, PA is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost NOK 270 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from NOK 125. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Philadelphia, PA, choose the train, as it will take you from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA in about 1h 7m – that's the fastest way to get there!