Trains tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ

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Next departures for Philadelphia to Newark on October 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
30th Street Station
EWR Airport - AirTrain P4Cheapest
Amtrak Acela
30th Street Station
Penn StationFastest
Amtrak
30th Street Station
EWR Airport - AirTrain P4No tags
NextGen Acela
30th Street Station
Penn StationNo tags
Amtrak
30th Street Station
EWR Airport - AirTrain P4No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Newark.

Average Price$10 - $132Average Duration2h 40m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$13 - $480Average Duration1h 6m
11kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Philadelphia to Newark

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 1 hour 6 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

49train per day
1h 6mAverage Duration
$13Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Train Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$29
Average train trip duration1h 6m
Number of daily trains49
Earliest train departure12:33am
Distance76 miles (122 km)
Latest train departure11:15pm

Philadelphia to Newark Train

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

Best price found
10/02
$27
10/03
$50
Today
$37
10/05
$11
10/06
$11
10/07
$11
10/08
$11
10/09
$11
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Oct 5, 2025 with a price of $11

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

You can expect to pay from $11 to $462 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-10-05.

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.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Newark, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Philadelphia and Newark compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Philadelphia, PA 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 $29 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $13. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Newark, NJ, choose the train, as it will take you from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ in about 1h 6m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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