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

The average train ticket price from Newark to Philadelphia is $41. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Newark to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the trip from Newark to Philadelphia?

A train trip between Newark and Philadelphia is around 1h 6m, although the fastest train will take about 51m. This is the time it takes to travel the 122 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Newark and Philadelphia?

The number of trains from Newark to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 64. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Newark to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Newark to Philadelphia?

When taking the train from Newark to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Train Newark to Philadelphia from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:22pm	Penn Station	1h 23m	11:45pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	8:28pm	Penn Station	59m	9:27pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	9:23pm	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 4m	10:27pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	8:28pm	Penn Station	59m	9:27pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:58pm	Penn Station	1h 9m	9:07pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:28am	Penn Station	1h 11m	1:39am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	3:15pm	Penn Station	51m	4:06pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	8:27am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 7m	9:34am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	8:14am	Penn Station	58m	9:12am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	8:27am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 7m	9:34am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:37am	Penn Station	1h 8m	1:45am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	3:15pm	Penn Station	51m	4:06pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	8:27am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 7m	9:34am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:14am	Penn Station	57m	10:11am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	8:27am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 7m	9:34am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:23pm	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 4m	10:27pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	9:15am	Penn Station	53m	10:08am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	8:31am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 10m	9:41am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	5:40am	Penn Station	57m	6:37am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	8:31am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 10m	9:41am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:28am	Penn Station	1h 11m	1:39am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	9:15am	Penn Station	53m	10:08am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	8:31am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 10m	9:41am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	5:40am	Penn Station	57m	6:37am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	8:31am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 10m	9:41am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:06am	Penn Station	1h 17m	6:23am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	9:15am	Penn Station	53m	10:08am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	8:31am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 10m	9:41am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	5:40am	Penn Station	57m	6:37am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	8:31am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 10m	9:41am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:06am	Penn Station	1h 17m	6:23am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	9:15am	Penn Station	53m	10:08am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	8:31am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 10m	9:41am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	5:40am	Penn Station	57m	6:37am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	8:31am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 10m	9:41am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:28am	Penn Station	1h 11m	1:39am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	9:15am	Penn Station	53m	10:08am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	8:31am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 10m	9:41am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	5:40am	Penn Station	57m	6:37am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	8:31am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 10m	9:41am	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 6 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

64train per day

1h 6mAverage Duration

123 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $189	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $523	Average Duration1h 6m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,584 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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 $19

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.

March 18, 2024

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

William H.

May 4, 2022

I love it it’s very Satisfying

Zymeer W.

August 17, 2025

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

How much does a cheap train ticket from Newark to Philadelphia cost?
The average train ticket price from Newark to Philadelphia is $41. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Newark to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Newark to Philadelphia?
A train trip between Newark and Philadelphia is around 1h 6m, although the fastest train will take about 51m. This is the time it takes to travel the 122 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Newark and Philadelphia?
The number of trains from Newark to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 64. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Newark to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Newark to Philadelphia?
When taking the train from Newark to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11-12

$39

11-13

$25

Today

$72

11-15

$39

11-16

$72

11-17

$25

11-18

$16

11-19

$16

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $16

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 $16 to $811 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 $16 which is on 2025-11-18.

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 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 50m	Avg Price$142	Daily Departures65
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1h 6m	Avg Price$41	Daily Departures64

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 $41 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $19. 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 6m —that's the fastest way to get there!