How far is Newark from Philadelphia?

The distance separating Newark and Philadelphia is 76 miles (122 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Newark to Philadelphia?

Most of the buses traveling from Newark to Philadelphia leave from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Barnes Foundation, Citizens Bank Park, Please Touch Museum, Love Park and Independence Hall.

Bus Newark to Philadelphia from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on September 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:15pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 35m	12:50am	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
		11:10pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on September 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:10pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 30m	10:40pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
2:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
12:50pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 5m	2:55pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
12:20am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
5:30pm	Newark Penn Station	2h	7:30pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on October 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:30pm	Newark Penn Station	2h	7:30pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
2:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
12:50pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 5m	2:55pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
12:20am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
2:05pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	4:00pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on October 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:30pm	Newark Penn Station	2h	7:30pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
2:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
12:50pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 5m	2:55pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
12:20am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
7:20pm	Newark Airport, NJ	2h 55m	10:15pm	Philadelphia, PA	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on October 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:30pm	Newark Penn Station	2h	7:30pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
2:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
12:50pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 5m	2:55pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
12:20am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
1:34pm	Newark Airport, NJ	2h 56m	4:30pm	Philadelphia, PA	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on October 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:30pm	Newark Penn Station	2h	7:30pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
2:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
12:50pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 5m	2:55pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
12:20am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
9:34pm	Newark Airport, NJ	3h 26m	1:00am	Philadelphia, PA	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on October 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:30pm	Newark Penn Station	2h	7:30pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
2:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
12:50pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 5m	2:55pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
12:20am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
1:34pm	Newark Airport, NJ	2h 56m	4:30pm	Philadelphia, PA	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on October 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:30pm	Newark Penn Station	2h	7:30pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
2:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
12:50pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 5m	2:55pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
12:20am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
9:34am	Newark Airport, NJ	2h 56m	12:30pm	Philadelphia, PA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Philadelphia.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $132	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$13 - $585	Average Duration1h 7m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Newark to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 hour 7 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

52train per day

1h 7mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest ticket

11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$100

Average bus trip duration2h 55m

Number of daily buses71

Earliest bus departure12:20am

Distance64 miles (102 km)

Latest bus departure11:15pm

Compare bus companies

OurBus

4/53,117 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 45 daily trips between Newark and Philadelphia, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

Peter Pan

4/56,276 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,284 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Users appreciate that the bus service reliably gets them to their destinations. However, there are some concerns about unclear signage for bus stops and occasional delays of up to an hour.

Greyhound Newark Philadelphia recent customer reviews

I didn't proceed with the trip because my children were tired of standing in the for 3hours due to over delayed

Lateefat S.

August 7, 2023

I"ve sent emails with regard to my experience to no avail. Not receiving a reply to this comment shows there is no customer service and the questionnaires designed only to placate your customers.

Michele K.

June 3, 2023

I am grateful for the ride to Philly but it would have been nice to leave on time.

Cheyenne H.

August 9, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/510,726 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Newark Philadelphia recent customer reviews

It was delayed and I didn’t get on the reserved bus.

Si Un C.

September 16, 2024

La Cubana Xpress

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Newark to Philadelphia Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Newark to Philadelphia. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from Newark to Philadelphia will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Newark to Philadelphia, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Newark and Philadelphia?

Stops in Newark

A - Newark Liberty International Airport

B - Penn Station

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - JFK Bd & N 30th St

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - Independence Travel Center

Frequently asked questions for your trip Newark, NJ - Philadelphia, PA

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/27

$20

09/28

$20

Today

$17

09/30

$14

10/01

$14

10/02

$14

10/03

$17

10/04

$17

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of $14

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

You can expect to pay from $14 to $115 for a bus 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 $14 which is on 2025-09-30.

Usually OurBus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Newark and Philadelphia!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Newark to Philadelphia, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Newark to Philadelphia that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Newark to Philadelphia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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