There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Eastern State Penitentiary 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 StationNortheast Regional
2h 2m$12–600Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2601 / ...
2h 28m$20–40Drive 97.7 mi
- Drive from Manhattan to Eastern State Penitentiary97.7 mi
1h 55m$18–26Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0305 / ...
2h 38m$20–38
Manhattan to Eastern State Penitentiary by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Eastern State Penitentiary is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Eastern State Penitentiary is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Eastern State Penitentiary. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Spring Garden St & 23rd St via Spring Garden St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
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.
The distance between Manhattan and Eastern State Penitentiary is 92 miles. The road distance is 98.3 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Eastern State Penitentiary without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $12 - $600.
The train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30Th Street Station takes 1h 33m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Manhattan to Eastern State Penitentiary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Manhattan to Eastern State Penitentiary train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Eastern State Penitentiary is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $12 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Eastern State Penitentiary, 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 1h 50m.
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.html
- 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
- $25–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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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
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Eastern State Penitentiary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Manhattan to Eastern State Penitentiary train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Eastern State Penitentiary is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Manhattan to Eastern State Penitentiary.
There are 905+ hotels available in Eastern State Penitentiary.