The cheapest and fastest trains from Jersey City, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jersey City, 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 Jersey City, NJ to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 4 trains that leave Jersey City, NJ for Philadelphia, PA every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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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Compare coach and train for Jersey City, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jersey City, NJ to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 126 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Jersey City, NJ to Philadelphia, PA train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
129 Northeast Regional | 21:24 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h33 | 22:57 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 21:41 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h16 | 22:57 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2167 Acela | 22:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h13 | 23:13 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
653 Keystone Service | 22:10 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h19 | 23:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 22:27 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h21 | 23:48 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
653 Keystone Service | 22:27 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h02 | 23:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 22:44 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h04 | 23:48 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2169 Acela | 23:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h09 | 00:09 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 23:08 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h16 | 00:24 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2169 Acela | 23:15 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h54 | 00:09 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 23:25 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 00:50 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 23:25 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h59 | 00:24 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
655 Keystone Service | 23:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 01:00 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 23:42 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 00:50 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
55 Vermonter | 23:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h22 | 01:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
655 Keystone Service | 23:52 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 01:00 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 5 November | |||||
55 Vermonter | 00:03 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h04 | 01:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 00:41 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h26 | 02:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 00:58 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h09 | 02:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
657 Keystone Service | 01:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 02:55 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
657 Keystone Service | 01:47 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 02:55 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
639 Keystone Service | 02:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 03:27 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
639 Keystone Service | 02:17 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h10 | 03:27 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 03:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h40 | 04:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 03:22 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h23 | 04:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 04:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h26 | 05:49 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:28 Jersey City, NJ | 1h11 | 05:39 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 04:41 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 05:49 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:06 Jersey City, NJ | 1h17 | 10:23 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:01 Jersey City, NJ | 1h03 | 11:04 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:05 Jersey City, NJ | 1h07 | 20:12 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Jersey City, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 94 |
Direct trains 94 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, PATH from Jersey City, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela, PATH trains will get you between Jersey City, NJ and Philadelphia, PA from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Jersey City, NJ to Philadelphia, PA train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Jersey City, NJ and Philadelphia, PA
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
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