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

By subway and train

To get from New Brunswick to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NC train from New Brunswick station to Trenton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PALMETTO train and finally take the MFL subway from 30th St Station station to 13th St Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Train - NC
Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
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
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
    Wait for train
    PALMETTO
    Savannah
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 9
    Ride to subway station 13th St Station
    Ride to subway station
    13th St Station
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from New Brunswick to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from New Brunswick station to Trenton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PALMETTO train and finally take the AIR train from 30th Street station to Suburban Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Train - NC
Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
Train - AIR
AIR
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
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
    Wait for train
    PALMETTO
    Savannah
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - AIRAIR
    Wait for train
    AIR
    #410 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New Brunswick to Philadelphia

The distance between New Brunswick, Philadelphia and Philadelphia, Philadelphia is approximately 59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Brunswick to Philadelphia by subway 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 Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Philadelphia is located at Philadelphia, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Juniper St & Commerce St.

Subway stations close to Philadelphia:

  • 13th St Station
  • City Hall
  • 15th St Station

Bus stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Juniper St & Commerce St
  • Market St at 13th St
  • Market St & 13th St

By train

To get from New Brunswick to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from New Brunswick station to Trenton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PALMETTO train and finally take the AIR train from 30th Street station to Suburban Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Train - NC
Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
Train - AIR
AIR
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
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
    Wait for train
    PALMETTO
    Savannah
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - AIRAIR
    Wait for train
    AIR
    #410 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    460 yd • 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 92 minutes, using Bus line NC, Bus line PALMETTO, Bus line MFL.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line NC, Bus line PALMETTO, Bus line AIR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

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

    The NC train line goes from Trenton Transit Center station near New Brunswick to Trenton station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till 13th St Station station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between New Brunswick and Philadelphia in Philadelphia by train and subway is about 1 hr 32 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 Transit Center 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 13th St Station station, which is closest to Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

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