The average train between Philadelphia, PA and Manhattan takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia, PA to Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Philadelphia, PA and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia, PA is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 49m • 1 change

1h 33m • 1 change

1h 31m • 1 change

1h 33m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA station and arriving at Manhattan station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Philadelphia, PA to Manhattan train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia, PA to Manhattan train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Manhattan is 137.2 km. The road distance is 147 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $12–230 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Two other operators also service this route.