PA → NJ · about 52 miles
Philadelphia to New Brunswick train schedule
Amtrak runs 12 direct trains a week from Philadelphia to New Brunswick. The fastest takes 45 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:14 AM and the last at 8:35 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 12
- Fastest trip
- 45m
- First train
- 7:14 AM
- Last train
- 8:35 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Philadelphia and arrives at New Brunswick Amtrak Station. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:14 AM | 7:59 AM | 45m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:40 AM | 10:31 AM | 51m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:55 AM | 11:59 AM | 1h 04m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:05 AM | 11:59 AM | 54m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:13 AM | 12:01 PM | 48m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:32 PM | 1:24 PM | 52m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:04 PM | 6:00 PM | 56m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:18 PM | 6:03 PM | 45m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:05 PM | 8:57 PM | 52m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:20 PM | 9:12 PM | 52m | Fri from Nov 6 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:35 PM | 9:26 PM | 51m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in New Brunswick The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Philadelphia
Where the train stops in New Brunswick
Return trip: New Brunswick to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the train from Philadelphia to New Brunswick?
The fastest direct train takes 45 minutes; the typical trip is 52 minutes.
What time is the first train from Philadelphia to New Brunswick?
The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 8:35 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Philadelphia to New Brunswick?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Philadelphia?
Trains to New Brunswick leave from Philadelphia Amtrak station.