Traveling from Newark to Philadelphia, train or bus

I would be landing in Newark Airport with an international flight on Thursday at 16:40 PM, planning to get to UPenn immediately after.

I will have suitcase with me and a small backpack. I wanted to take an Amtrak train from the airport to Philadelphia 30th Street Station, but there are no available trains that allow checked baggage, and my suitcase is larger than the size allowed on board.

Are there any other options for traveling by train with a suitcase? Can I find buses between those two points? If so, where? and are suitcases allowed on buses?

Best Answer

Apart from finding a bus, as mentioned by Karlson in his reply, if you prefer to take a train, you have few options

In case your suitcase is within prescribed dimensions of 28" x 22 " x 14" and weighs not more than 50 lbs, then you can take an Amtrak train from Newark Liberty International Airport station. This station can be easily reached from any terminal using Air Train. If you're already carrying an Amtrak ticket, then you would not need to pay $5.50 fee for using Air Train and getting down at this station. From there, you can take a train to 30th Street Station in Philly.
In case your suitcase is more than the dimension mentioned above, but is not exceeding 75 linear inches ( length + breadth + height), then you can utilize the Checked Baggage service at Newark Penn station. From there, you can take a train to 30th Street Station in Philly.
Third option is, take Airtrain to Newark Liberty International Airport station. Then take a NJ Transit train to Newark Penn station. From there, you can take a train to Trenton Transit Center. Change again, from there for a train to 3oth St, Philly

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Is there a train from NJ to Philadelphia?

Is there a direct train between New Jersey and Philadelphia? Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark and arriving at Philadelphia. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

Does Newark have an Amtrak station?

Newark, Delaware Located south of the University of Delaware campus, the Amtrak station is adjacent to the popular James F. Hall biking and walking trail.

Does Amtrak leave from Newark Penn Station?

Newark, NJ - Penn Station (NWK) | Amtrak.

Does Amtrak go through Philadelphia?

Kennedy Plaza, Amtrak trains deliver you right to the heart of the action. Trains to Philadelphia depart from stations centrally located in cities along the east coast with popular station stops in Washington, DC, Baltimore, Wilmington, DE, New York and Boston.

TRIP REPORT: FROM NEW YORK TO PHILADELPHIA WITH AMTRAK

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