There are 4 ways to get from 56th St Station to Grand Central Terminal by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2h 15m$12–600Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0421 / ...
3h 25m$16–35Drive 99.8 mi
- Drive from 56th St Station to Grand Central Terminal99.8 mi
1h 57m$19–27Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York MidtownFlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 46m$20–38
56th St Station to Grand Central Terminal by subway, bus, and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from 56th St Station to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from 56th St Station to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from 56th St Station to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Market St & 56th St and arriving at New York Midtown via Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from 56th St Station to Grand Central Terminal station. However, there are services departing from 56th St and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between 56th St Station and Grand Central Terminal is 95 miles. The road distance is 100.4 miles.
The best way to get from 56th St Station to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $12 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from 56th St Station to Grand Central Terminal, including transfers.
56th St Station to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
56th St Station to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from 56th St Station to Grand Central Terminal is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $12 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between 56th St Station, PA, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
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. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
56th St Station to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
56th St Station to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between 56th St Station to Grand Central Terminal is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from 56th St Station to Grand Central Terminal.
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