Trains tickets from Newark (DE) to Philadelphia (PA)

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TodayMay 17
from $38
TomorrowMay 18
from $38
MonMay 19
from $32
TueMay 20
from $26
WedMay 21
from $19
ThuMay 22
from $32
FriMay 23
from $19
SatMay 24
from $22

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Station
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Station
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Station
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Station
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Station
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Philadelphia.

Average Price$60 - $60Average Duration50m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$8 - $79Average Duration36m
5kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud 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 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
36mAverage Duration
$8Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Newark to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$28
Average train trip duration36m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure9:25am
Distance36 miles (58 km)
Latest train departure9:51pm

Newark to Philadelphia Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
05/15
$37
05/16
$38
Today
$32
05/18
$38
05/19
$32
05/20
$26
05/21
$19
05/22
$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Newark to Philadelphia was searched and found on May 21, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $140 for a train ticket from Newark to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-05-21.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Newark and Philadelphia is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Philadelphia.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Philadelphia, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Newark and Philadelphia, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Newark to Philadelphia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Newark and Philadelphia is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $28 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $8. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Philadelphia, choose the train, as it will take you from Newark to Philadelphia in about 36m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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