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How to get from Newark to Riverside by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Newark to Riverside in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the WIL train from Newark station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACRL train and finally take the RLR light rail from Pennsauken Transit Center Light Rail Sta station to Riverside Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - ACRL
Light Rail - RLR
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
    30th Street
    72 min
  • 4
    Train - ACRLACRL
    Wait for train
    ACRL
    Atlantic City
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pennsauken Transit Center
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Pennsauken Transit Center Light Rail Sta
    ID 31898
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - RLRRLR
    Wait for light rail
    RLR
    Rvln Trenton
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Riverside Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Riverside Light Rail Station
    ID 30865
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By light rail, subway and train

To get from Newark to Riverside in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the WIL train from Newark station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PATCO subway and finally take the RLR light rail from Walter Rand Transportation Ctr station to Riverside Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Train - WIL
WIL
Subway - PATCOPATCO
Light Rail - RLR
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
    Suburban Station
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    15-16th And Locust
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Subway - PATCOPATCO
    Wait for subway
    PATCO
    Lindenwold
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Broadway
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Walter Rand Transportation Ctr
    ID 30871
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RLRRLR
    Wait for light rail
    RLR
    Rvln Trenton
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Riverside Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Riverside Light Rail Station
    ID 30865
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Riverside

The distance between Newark, Philadelphia and Riverside, Philadelphia is approximately 55.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Riverside by light rail 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 Riverside, Philadelphia

Riverside is located at Riverside, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Franklin St at Kossuth St#.

Train stations close to Riverside:

  • Torresdale

Bus stations close to Riverside:

  • Franklin St at Kossuth St#
  • Lafayette St at Madison St#
  • Lafayette St at Fairview St

Cable Car stations close to Riverside:

  • Frankford Av & Lyman Dr
  • Frankford Av & Lyman Dr - Fs

By light rail, subway and train

To get from Newark to Riverside in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the WIL train from Newark station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PATCO subway and finally take the RLR light rail from Walter Rand Transportation Ctr station to Riverside Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Train - WIL
WIL
Subway - PATCOPATCO
Light Rail - RLR
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
    Suburban Station
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    15-16th And Locust
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Subway - PATCOPATCO
    Wait for subway
    PATCO
    Lindenwold
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Broadway
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Walter Rand Transportation Ctr
    ID 30871
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RLRRLR
    Wait for light rail
    RLR
    Rvln Trenton
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Riverside Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Riverside Light Rail Station
    ID 30865
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line ACRL, Bus line RLR.

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

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line PATCO, Bus line RLR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

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

    The WIL train line goes from #2500 - Center City Philadelphia station near Newark to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Riverside Light Rail Station station near Riverside in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark to Riverside in Philadelphia by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Newark and Riverside in Philadelphia by train and light rail is about 2 hr 37 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Riverside Light Rail Station station, which is closest to Riverside in Philadelphia.

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