What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Center City?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Center City is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Center City?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Center City is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Center City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Philadelphia. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Center City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to Center City?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Center City is 92 miles. The road distance is 95.4 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to Center City without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Center City without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $12 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to Center City?

The train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30Th Street Station takes 1h 33m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Center City bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to Center City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Center City train from?

Grand Central Terminal to Center City train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Grand Central Terminal to Center City?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Center City is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $12 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Center City bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Center City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Center City train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Center City train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Grand Central Terminal to Center City?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Center City is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Center City.

How do I get a bus ticket from Grand Central Terminal to Center City?

Book your Grand Central Terminal to Center City bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Center City?

There are 831+ hotels available in Center City.

Grand Central Terminal to Center City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Center City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
1h 58m
$12–600
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2601 / ...
2h 15m
$17–40
Drive 94.9 mi
1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Center City94.9 mi
1h 52m
$18–25
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0305 / ...
2h 16m
$17–40

Grand Central Terminal to Center City by foot and bus (Greyhound)

85Weekly Services

2h 16mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 91.6 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Center City, 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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