How much is the train ticket from Newark to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Philadelphia start from R 223. The average price for this train route is around R 481. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 123 km. The quickest train can get you there in 51m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Newark to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 65 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 15 reviews.

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

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

Which train operator offers 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 R 188 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Newark to Philadelphia on 17 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:22	Penn Station	1h 23m	23:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	23:41	Penn Station	1h 10m	00:51	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	22:22	Penn Station	1h 23m	23:45	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	23:41	Penn Station	1h 10m	00:51	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Philadelphia on 18 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:28	Penn Station	1h 11m	01:39	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:44	Penn Station	53m	07:37	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:44	Penn Station	53m	07:37	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 19 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:28	Penn Station	1h 11m	01:39	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:44	Penn Station	53m	07:37	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:44	Penn Station	53m	07:37	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 20 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:28	Penn Station	1h 11m	01:39	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:44	Penn Station	53m	07:37	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:44	Penn Station	53m	07:37	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 21 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:28	Penn Station	1h 11m	01:39	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 22 March
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	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 23 March
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	06:44	Penn Station	53m	07:37	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:44	Penn Station	53m	07:37	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 24 March
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	06:44	Penn Station	53m	07:37	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:44	Penn Station	53m	07:37	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	1h 3m	09:47	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:33 PM EDT.

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 R 223, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

65train per day

1h 7mAverage duration

123 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 171 - R 2 273	Average duration2h 56m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 223 - R 4 992	Average duration1h 7m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 768 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 R 223

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

4.5/515 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train 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

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

How much is the train ticket from Newark to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Philadelphia start from R 223. The average price for this train route is around R 481. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 123 km. The quickest train can get you there in 51m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Newark to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 65 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 15 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to Philadelphia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers 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

15/03

R 3 077

16/03

R 462

Today

R 445

18/03

R 188

19/03

R 188

20/03

R 188

21/03

R 291

22/03

R 462

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 18 Mar 2026 with a price of R 188

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 R 188 to R 9 640 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 R 188, which is on 2026-03-18.

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 56m	Avg priceR 1 685	Daily departures65
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 7m	Avg priceR 481	Daily departures65

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 R 481 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 223. 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!