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New Brunswick to Philadelphia train schedule
Amtrak runs 21 direct trains a week from New Brunswick to Philadelphia. The fastest takes 45 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:30 AM and the last at 8:46 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 45m
- First train
- 5:30 AM
- Last train
- 8:46 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Brunswick Amtrak Station and arrives at Philadelphia. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 AM | 6:21 AM | 51m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:30 AM | 6:22 AM | 52m | Mon–Thu from Dec 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:51 AM | 8:47 AM | 56m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:51 AM | 8:49 AM | 58m | Daily from Dec 19 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:58 AM | 8:46 AM | 48m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:46 AM | 10:35 AM | 49m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:49 AM | 10:38 AM | 49m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:52 PM | 1:41 PM | 49m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:08 PM | 1:54 PM | 46m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:34 PM | 2:19 PM | 45m | Thu, Sat from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:05 PM | 5:57 PM | 52m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:46 PM | 9:35 PM | 49m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in New Brunswick Where you get off in Philadelphia The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in New Brunswick
Where the train stops in Philadelphia
Return trip: Philadelphia to New Brunswick
Questions
How long is the train from New Brunswick to Philadelphia?
The fastest direct train takes 45 minutes; the typical trip is 49 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Brunswick to Philadelphia?
The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 8:46 PM (Thu).
Which rail companies go from New Brunswick to Philadelphia?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Brunswick?
Trains to Philadelphia leave from Albany St & Spring St.