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 $17 - $25 and takes 1h 52m.

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 1h 52m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at Philadelphia via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

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 1h 54m.

How far is it from Long Island to Philadelphia?

The distance between Long Island and Philadelphia is 94 miles. The road distance is 93.5 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 1h 54m and costs $22 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Long Island to Philadelphia, including transfers.

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

Long Island to Philadelphia bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd station.

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

Long Island to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, 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 1h 54m and costs $22 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $50 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Long Island to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Long Island to Philadelphia bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 7 Av/ W 36 St station.

Where does the Long Island to Philadelphia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Long Island to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Philadelphia is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Long Island to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 1106+ 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 (Greyhound), car, or bus

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 Keystone Service / ...
1h 54m
$23–603
Drive 93 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Philadelphiacar 93 mi
1h 52m
$17–25
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
3h 6m
$26–48
Bus via 7 Av/ W 36 St
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 7 Av/ W 36 Stbus Q32
2. Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
3h 40m
$29–72

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

369Weekly Services

1h 54mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Long Island to Philadelphia.

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Distance: 93.4 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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