Philadelphia → Newark
2 trains on this corridor — fastest 54m on the Acela, fares from $26. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
2
Fastest
54m · Acela
Cheapest (indicative)
from $26 · Northeast Regional
Origin stations
PHL
Amtrak · Intercity · Up to 18× daily · ~77% on-time
07:10
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (PHL)
08:12
Newark Penn Station (NWK)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
Amtrak · High-Speed · Up to 16× daily (weekdays) · ~80% on-time
07:38
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (PHL)
08:32
Newark Penn Station (NWK)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
First Class
At-seat hot meal service
indicative
The Acela covers Philadelphia to Newark in about 54m, departing Philadelphia 30th Street Station at 07:38. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $26 on the Northeast Regional. Amtrak fares are dynamic and rise as seats sell, so exact pricing is confirmed at booking. Business Class, First Class and sleeper accommodations cost more.
Our timetable lists 2 services on this corridor: Northeast Regional, Acela. Frequencies vary by day of week and season.
Send an enquiry from any train on this page — our rail desk confirms live availability, holds the best class for your budget, and issues tickets through the operator’s official or authorised channels, with support for changes and refunds afterwards.
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Schedules and fares shown are indicative, compiled from official operator timetables. Rail operators adjust timings, fares and running days without notice — our rail desk confirms live availability and exact pricing before any booking is ticketed.