How to get from Newark to Newtown by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Newark to Newtown in Philadelphia, take the WIL train from Newark station to Chester station. Next, take the 118 bus from Chester Transportation Center station to Newtown Street Rd & West Chester Pk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

116min$6.00
Train - WIL
WIL
Bus - 118
118
Walk to Newtown
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #2500 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Newtown Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newtown Street Rd & West Chester Pk
    ID 26117
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newtown
    Walk to
    Newtown
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via WIL, 109 and 104

To get from Newark to Newtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the WIL train from Newark station to Chester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 109 bus and finally take the 104 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

122min$6.00
Train - WIL
WIL
Bus - 109
109
Bus - 104
104
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #2500 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    43 min
  • 7
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    Newtown Square Corporate Campus
  • 8
    Ride to bus station West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln
    Ride to bus station
    West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln
    ID 18679
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Newtown

The distance between Newark, Philadelphia and Newtown, Philadelphia is approximately 38.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Newtown by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Newtown, Philadelphia

Newtown is located at Newtown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is West Chester Pk & Newtown St Rd - Fs.

Bus stations close to Newtown:

  • West Chester Pk & Newtown St Rd - Fs
  • Newtown Street Rd & West Chester Pk
  • West Chester Pk & Clover Ln - Mbns

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via WIL, 109 and 104

To get from Newark to Newtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the WIL train from Newark station to Chester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 109 bus and finally take the 104 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

122min$6.00
Train - WIL
WIL
Bus - 109
109
Bus - 104
104
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #2500 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    43 min
  • 7
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    Newtown Square Corporate Campus
  • 8
    Ride to bus station West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln
    Ride to bus station
    West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln
    ID 18679
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Newtown?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line 118.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newark to Newtown?

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line 109, Bus line 104.

  • Is there a direct train between Newark and Newtown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newark to Newtown in Philadelphia?

    The WIL train line goes from #2500 - Center City Philadelphia station near Newark to Chester station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Newtown station near Newtown in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark to Newtown in Philadelphia by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Newark and Newtown in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Newark to get to Newtown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the WIL train from the #2500 - Center City Philadelphia station near Newark in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Newark and Newtown in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Newtown stop, which is closest to Newtown in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the train fare from Newark to Newtown?

    The ride from Newark to Newtown costs $6.00.

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