What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at 30th Street Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Long Island to Philadelphia?

The distance between Long Island and Philadelphia is 94 miles. The road distance is 89.5 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $14 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Long Island to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Philadelphia train from?

Long Island to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Long Island to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $14 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $45 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Long Island to Philadelphia train arrive?

Long Island to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Philadelphia is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Long Island to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 932+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Long Island to Philadelphia - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Philadelphia 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 Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 7m
$15–603
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2602 / ...
3h 6m
$19–43
Drive 89 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Philadelphiacar 89 mi
2h 1m
$17–24
Bus via Queens Plaza (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0305 / ...
3h 15m
$19–43

Long Island to Philadelphia by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

342Weekly Services

2h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 93.4 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, 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 $16–40 and the journey takes 2h.

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