There are 4 ways to get from Columbus Circle to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
1h 52m$15–603Bus via 7 Av/W 31 St (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2602 / ...
3h 1m$19–37Drive 95.3 mi
- Drive from Columbus Circle to Philadelphiacar 95.3 mi
1h 53m$18–26Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0305 / ...
3h 5m$19–33
Columbus Circle to Philadelphia by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus Circle to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus Circle to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $14 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus Circle to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Central Park South/Columbus Circle and arriving at Philadelphia via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbus Circle to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from 59 St-Columbus Circle and arriving at 30th Street Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Columbus Circle and Philadelphia is 92 miles. The road distance is 95.8 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus Circle to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $14 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Columbus Circle to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Columbus Circle to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Columbus Circle to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Columbus Circle to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $14 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via 7 Av/W 31 St, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Columbus Circle, NY, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $12–230 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia hourly. Tickets cost $16–30 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–280
- 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Columbus Circle to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Columbus Circle to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus Circle to Philadelphia is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Columbus Circle to Philadelphia.
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