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Philadelphia Museum of Art
Major art museum with wide-ranging collections and the famous steps. Worth visiting for both the galleries and the skyline views outside.
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
61
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 61 buses that leave Newark, NJ for Philadelphia, PA every day 61 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 121 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA coaches for today, Monday 10 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:25 Newark, Penn Station | 1h55 | 16:20 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 15:30 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h10 | 17:40 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:30 Newark, Penn Station | 1h50 | 18:20 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 Newark, Penn Station | 1h50 | 18:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 17:30 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h15 | 19:45 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:35 Newark, Penn Station | 1h40 | 19:15 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Newark, Penn Station | 1h45 | 19:45 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Fullington Trailways DOT# 120909 MC# 2796 | 18:30 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h00 | 20:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:45 Newark, Penn Station | 1h50 | 20:35 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:05 Newark, Penn Station | 1h45 | 20:50 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 19:30 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h10 | 21:40 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 19:55 Jersey City, Washington Blvd (Newport railway station), NJ | 1h45 | 21:40 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:35 Newark, Penn Station | 1h55 | 22:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:10 Newark, Penn Station | 1h30 | 0:40 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 23:59 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 1h51 | 1:50 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:25 Newark, Penn Station | 1h30 | 1:55 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:30 Newark, Penn Station | 1h45 | 3:15 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:40 Newark, Penn Station | 1h30 | 3:10 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 Newark, Penn Station | 1h55 | 5:00 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8604P | 6:05 Newark Station (NJ 07102), NJ | 1h55 | 8:00 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:30 Newark, International Airport (Terminal A), NJ | 3h00 | 12:30 Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:30 Newark, International Airport (Terminal A), NJ | 2h50 | 12:20 Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:30 Newark, International Airport (Terminal A), NJ | 3h00 | 12:30 Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A), PA | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:32 Newark, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ | 2h48 | 12:20 Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:32 Newark, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ | 2h58 | 12:30 Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:32 Newark, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ | 2h58 | 12:30 Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A), PA | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:34 Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C), NJ | 2h56 | 12:30 Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A), PA | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:34 Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C), NJ | 2h56 | 12:30 Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:34 Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C), NJ | 2h46 | 12:20 Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 Newark, Penn Station | 1h45 | 11:45 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 11:00 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h00 | 13:00 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 Newark, Penn Station | 1h50 | 13:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:40 Newark, Penn Station | 1h50 | 14:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 13:30 Newark, International Airport (Terminal A), NJ | 3h00 | 16:30 Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A), PA | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 13:30 Newark, International Airport (Terminal A), NJ | 3h00 | 16:30 Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 13:30 Newark, International Airport (Terminal A), NJ | 2h50 | 16:20 Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 13:32 Newark, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ | 2h58 | 16:30 Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 13:32 Newark, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ | 2h58 | 16:30 Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A), PA | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 13:32 Newark, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ | 2h48 | 16:20 Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 13:34 Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C), NJ | 2h56 | 16:30 Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A), PA | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 13:34 Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C), NJ | 2h46 | 16:20 Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 13:34 Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C), NJ | 2h56 | 16:30 Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA run on average 40 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 40 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 121 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 121 km |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 40 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Philadelphia, PA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Philadelphia, PA trip today.
Major art museum with wide-ranging collections and the famous steps. Worth visiting for both the galleries and the skyline views outside.
Engaging science museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly displays. Good for curious visitors of all ages.
Compact museum focused on Rodin sculptures in a peaceful Beaux-Arts setting. Ideal for a quieter art stop near the Parkway.
Historic square and green in the Old City area, surrounded by major independence sites. Useful as a starting point for walking the district.
Popular urban trail and park along the Delaware River with lawns, hammocks, seasonal attractions, and open river views.
Large riverside park with boat houses, trails, and skyline views. Excellent for walking, running, and seeing a greener side of the city.
A long roll filled with thinly sliced beef and melted cheese, often with fried onions. It is Philadelphia’s signature street-food sandwich.
A soft pretzel with a figure-of-eight shape and chewy texture, commonly sold by street vendors and bakeries across the city.
A roast pork sandwich with slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone and broccoli rabe. It is a classic Italian-American Philadelphia speciality.
Historic indoor market with many traders serving roast pork, pretzels, pastries and other Philadelphia staples in a lively casual setting.
Classic South Philadelphia sandwich shop best known for roast pork sandwiches with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone.
Established restaurant serving refined Pennsylvania Dutch and Mid-Atlantic cooking in an elegant but relaxed City Center dining room.
Moderate for US city breaks: hotels are often pricey, but dining and SEPTA fares are reasonable for tourists.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis: 10-15%. Cafés: small change or $1 per drink is common.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA buses use the Newark, Penn Station to Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South) station pair, with some services arriving at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park). Use this guide to compare Newark, NJ and Philadelphia, PA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Newark, Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food and coffee shops on site.
Free wifi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM machines located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Newark, Penn Station.
Available at Newark, Penn Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark, Penn Station: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C) is 4 km from Newark city centre. Public transport options include:
Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C). ATMs are available at Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C).
Ticket office support is available at Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C).
Available at Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C): Accessible for people with reduced mobility.
Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A) is 11 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurants available inside the terminal.
Wi-Fi available at the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A).
Available at Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Airport (Terminal A): Terminal is accessible for disabled persons.
Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street. ATMs are aTMs available within walking distance.
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street.
Available at Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street: Wheelchair accessible.
Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd is 13 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd. ATMs are available at Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd.
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd.
Available at Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd: Station accessible for people with disabilities.
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