- Must visit
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.
607 Keystone Service
179 Northeast Regional
607 Keystone Service
179 Northeast Regional
111 Northeast Regional
2107 Acela
2119 NextGen Acela
2127 NextGen Acela
2165 Acela
2115 NextGen AcelaOmio 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 £8. 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 £8, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 126 km
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £38 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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The table below shows live departures for Jersey City, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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637 Keystone Service | 0:14 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h06 | 1:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
169 Northeast Regional | 0:20 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 1:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
169 Northeast Regional | 0:37 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 1:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 4:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h32 | 6:22 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 5:06 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h16 | 6:22 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
181 Northeast Regional | 5:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h23 | 7:08 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
607 Keystone Service | 5:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 7:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
181 Northeast Regional | 6:01 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h07 | 7:08 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
89 Palmetto | 6:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h24 | 7:26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
607 Keystone Service | 6:07 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h11 | 7:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2103 NextGen Acela | 6:10 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h09 | 7:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
89 Palmetto | 6:19 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h07 | 7:26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
113 Northeast Regional | 6:32 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 7:59 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
113 Northeast Regional | 6:48 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h11 | 7:59 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
79 Carolinian | 7:04 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h45 | 8:49 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
641 Keystone Service | 7:17 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h29 | 8:46 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
79 Carolinian | 7:24 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h25 | 8:49 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 7:25 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h32 | 8:57 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
641 Keystone Service | 7:34 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h12 | 8:46 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2107 Acela | 7:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h06 | 8:41 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 7:41 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h16 | 8:57 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2107 Acela | 7:50 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h51 | 8:41 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2109 NextGen Acela | 8:20 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h09 | 9:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 8:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h24 | 9:47 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 8:39 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 9:47 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 8:44 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h03 | 9:47 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2151 NextGen Acela | 9:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h08 | 10:08 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2151 NextGen Acela | 9:15 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h53 | 10:08 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 9:25 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 10:52 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
643 Keystone Service | 9:28 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h22 | 10:50 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 9:42 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h10 | 10:52 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
643 Keystone Service | 9:44 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h06 | 10:50 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 9:46 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h06 | 10:52 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2113 NextGen Acela | 10:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h08 | 11:08 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 10:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h21 | 11:56 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
43 Pennsylvanian | 10:52 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h23 | 12:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 10:53 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h03 | 11:56 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 11:06 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h11 | 12:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
43 Pennsylvanian | 11:09 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h06 | 12:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 11:16 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h29 | 12:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 11:21 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h56 | 12:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 11:32 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h13 | 12:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 11:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 13:00 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 11:37 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 12:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 11:52 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 13:00 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2115 NextGen Acela | 11:55 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h08 | 13:03 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
645 Keystone Service | 12:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h20 | 13:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2115 NextGen Acela | 12:10 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h53 | 13:03 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 12:10 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h33 | 13:43 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
645 Keystone Service | 12:22 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h03 | 13:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 12:26 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h17 | 13:43 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 12:40 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h35 | 14:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
609 Keystone Service | 12:54 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 14:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 12:57 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h18 | 14:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 13:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h09 | 14:11 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 13:02 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h13 | 14:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
609 Keystone Service | 13:10 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h09 | 14:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 13:17 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h54 | 14:11 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 14:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h31 | 15:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 14:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h22 | 15:24 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
647 Keystone Service | 14:11 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h22 | 15:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2119 NextGen Acela | 14:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h07 | 15:22 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 14:19 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h05 | 15:24 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 14:20 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h11 | 15:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
647 Keystone Service | 14:28 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h05 | 15:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2119 NextGen Acela | 14:30 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h52 | 15:22 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 14:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h35 | 16:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
647 Keystone Service | 14:34 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0h59 | 15:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
649 Keystone Service | 14:44 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 16:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 14:53 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h12 | 16:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
649 Keystone Service | 14:59 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h13 | 16:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 15:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h23 | 16:28 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
649 Keystone Service | 15:05 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h07 | 16:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2165 Acela | 15:16 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h09 | 16:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 15:22 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h06 | 16:28 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 15:26 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h02 | 16:28 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2165 Acela | 15:32 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h53 | 16:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
651 Keystone Service | 16:03 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h20 | 17:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 16:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h24 | 17:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2123 Acela | 16:13 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h12 | 17:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
651 Keystone Service | 16:20 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h03 | 17:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 16:22 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h07 | 17:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 16:24 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h33 | 17:57 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 16:28 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h01 | 17:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2123 Acela | 16:29 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h56 | 17:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 16:41 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h16 | 17:57 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2167 Acela | 17:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h09 | 18:09 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
653 Keystone Service | 17:10 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h19 | 18:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2167 Acela | 17:15 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h54 | 18:09 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
653 Keystone Service | 17:27 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h02 | 18:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 17:47 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h26 | 19:13 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 18:03 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h10 | 19:13 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2127 NextGen Acela | 18:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h10 | 19:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 18:09 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h24 | 19:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 18:10 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h03 | 19:13 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2127 NextGen Acela | 18:22 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h53 | 19:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 18:27 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h06 | 19:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 18:27 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 19:52 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
655 Keystone Service | 18:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 20:00 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 18:44 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 19:52 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
55 Vermonter | 18:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h22 | 20:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 18:49 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h03 | 19:52 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
655 Keystone Service | 18:52 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 20:00 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
55 Vermonter | 19:03 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h04 | 20:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 Acela | 19:18 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h11 | 20:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 Acela | 19:35 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0h54 | 20:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 19:52 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 21:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2131 NextGen Acela | 20:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h07 | 21:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 20:09 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h10 | 21:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
657 Keystone Service | 20:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 21:55 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
657 Keystone Service | 20:47 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h08 | 21:55 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
639 Keystone Service | 21:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 22:27 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
639 Keystone Service | 21:17 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h10 | 22:27 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
639 Keystone Service | 21:23 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1h04 | 22:27 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 22:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h40 | 23:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Jersey City, NJ to Philadelphia, PA run on average 93 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 93 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 93 |
Direct trains 93 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 0:11 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jersey City, NJ to Philadelphia, PA by train. 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 train, 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 Jersey City, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trains use the Penn Station to 30th Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Jersey City, NJ and Philadelphia, PA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
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