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How to get fromEmpire State Building to Philadelphiaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Empire State Building to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street StationtrainNortheast Regional
    1h 44m
    $12–600
  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to PhiladelphiabusFlixBus 2601 / ...
    2h 2m
    $17–40
  3. Drive 94.4 mi

    1. Drive from Empire State Building to Philadelphiacar94.4 mi
    1h 52m
    $18–25
  4. Train via Trenton

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit CentertrainNec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to Suburban StationtrainTre
    3h 4m

Empire State Building to Philadelphia by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar342Weekly Services
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Empire State Building, 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 $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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