How to get from New Brunswick to Philadelphia by metro and train?

From New Brunswick to Philadelphia by metro and train

To get from New Brunswick to Philadelphia you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the NC train from New Brunswick station to Trenton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the L1 metro from 30th St Station station to 13th St Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The metro and train schedule from New Brunswick may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Philadelphia on the Moovit app.

101min
Train - NC
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - L1
Walk to Philadelphia
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Brunswick
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3821| Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Metro - L1
    Wait for metro
    L1
    Frankford Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    13th St Station
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from New Brunswick to Philadelphia by metro and train via NC, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and T3

To get from New Brunswick to Philadelphia you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the NC train from New Brunswick station to Trenton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the T3 metro from 30th St station to 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The metro and train schedule from New Brunswick may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Philadelphia on the Moovit app.

102min
Train - NC
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - T3
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Brunswick
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3821| Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    30th St
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Metro - T3
    Wait for metro
    T3
    13th St
  • 9
    Ride to metro station 13th St
    Ride to metro station
    13th St
    ID 283
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New Brunswick to Philadelphia

The distance between New Brunswick and Philadelphia is approximately 59.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Brunswick to Philadelphia by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro And Train schedule from New Brunswick to Philadelphia

To check the metro and train schedule from New Brunswick to Philadelphia using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New Brunswick) and destination (Philadelphia), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each metro and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest metro and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from New Brunswick to Philadelphia by metro and train via NC, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and T3

To get from New Brunswick to Philadelphia you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the NC train from New Brunswick station to Trenton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the T3 metro from 30th St station to 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The metro and train schedule from New Brunswick may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Philadelphia on the Moovit app.

102min
Train - NC
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - T3
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Brunswick
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3821| Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    30th St
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Metro - T3
    Wait for metro
    T3
    13th St
  • 9
    Ride to metro station 13th St
    Ride to metro station
    13th St
    ID 283
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New Brunswick to Philadelphia?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Train line NC, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Metro line L1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New Brunswick to Philadelphia?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Train line NC, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Metro line T3.

  • Is there a direct train between New Brunswick and Philadelphia in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from New Brunswick to Philadelphia in Philadelphia?

    The NC train line goes from Trenton station near New Brunswick in Philadelphia to Trenton station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Trenton station near Philadelphia.

  • How long does it take to travel from New Brunswick to Philadelphia in Philadelphia by train and metro?

    The total travel time between New Brunswick and Philadelphia by train and metro is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near New Brunswick to get to Philadelphia in Philadelphia?

    Get on the NC train from the Trenton station near New Brunswick in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between New Brunswick and Philadelphia in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Trenton station, which is closest to Philadelphia.

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