The cheapest and fastest trains from Jersey City, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
101
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 £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 101 trains that leave Jersey City, NJ for Philadelphia, PA every day 101 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 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 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.
111 Northeast Regional
607 Keystone Service
181 Northeast Regional
179 Northeast Regional
607 Keystone Service
2117 Acela
2109 Acela
2159 Acela
193 Northeast Regional
647 Keystone ServiceTravel Information
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 £11.
Distance: 126 km
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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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Live departures
Jersey City, NJ to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Jersey City, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:22 Jersey City, NJ | 1h08 | 20:30 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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179 Northeast Regional | 05:11 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 06:39 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 05:28 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h11 | 06:39 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 09:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h32 | 11:22 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 10:06 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h16 | 11:22 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
181 Northeast Regional | 10:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h23 | 12:08 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
607 Keystone Service | 10:51 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 12:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
181 Northeast Regional | 11:01 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h07 | 12:08 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
89 Palmetto | 11:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h24 | 12:26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
607 Keystone Service | 11:07 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h11 | 12:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
89 Palmetto | 11:19 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h07 | 12:26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
113 Northeast Regional | 11:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h29 | 12:59 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
51 Cardinal | 11:40 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 13:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
113 Northeast Regional | 11:48 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h11 | 12:59 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Jersey City, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Jersey City, NJ to Philadelphia, PA run on average 94 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 94 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 3m.
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
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.

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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