There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Newark Airport (EWR) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain Northeast Regional / ...
56 min$40–70Bus, line 62 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Terminal Bbus 62 / ...
2h 7m$14–28Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia to Newark (EWR)77.2 mi
1h 42mDrive 77.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Newark Airport (EWR)car 77.2 mi
1h 42m$15–21Train, line 62 bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Terminal Bbus 62 / ...
1h 39m$21–595Bus, train
- Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain Nec
4h 9m$37–60
Philadelphia to Newark Airport (EWR) by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Newark Airport (EWR) is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Newark Airport (EWR) is to train which takes 56 min and costs $40 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Newark Airport (EWR). However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Terminal B via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Philadelphia and Newark Airport (EWR) is 79 miles. The road distance is 77.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Newark Airport (EWR) without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs $40 - $70.
The train from 30Th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport takes 56 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Philadelphia to Newark Airport (EWR) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Newark Airport (EWR) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Newark Airport (EWR) is to train which takes 56 min and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 62 bus, which costs $14 - $28 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Newark Airport (EWR), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport every 3 hours. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Terminal B via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–29
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $23–29
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–7
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–7
Bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia to Newark (EWR)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Philadelphia to Newark Airport (EWR) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Philadelphia to Newark Airport (EWR) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Newark Airport (EWR) is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Philadelphia to Newark Airport (EWR).
There are 3262+ hotels available in Newark Airport (EWR).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia and Newark Airport (EWR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.