There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Penn's Landing by train, bus, car, plane or subway
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Recommended option
Train • 1h 17m
Cheapest option
Bus • 2h
3 alternative options
Bus via 86 St • 2h 45m
Drive • 1h 43m
Train, fly, subway • 3h 16m
Manhattan to Penn's Landing by train and subway
The journey time between Manhattan and Penn's Landing is around 1h 17m and covers a distance of around 93 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 4 min. Operated by Amtrak Acela, Amtrak, Amtrak Northeast Regional and others, the Manhattan to Penn's Landing service departs from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station and arrives in 2nd St Station - MFL. Typically 364 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Penn's Landing is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 43m.
The quickest way to get from Manhattan to Penn's Landing is to train which costs $16 - $140 and takes 1h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York and arriving at Philadelphia - Market St & 6th St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Penn's Landing station. However, there are services departing from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station and arriving at 2nd St Station - MFL via 30th St Station - MFL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Manhattan and Penn's Landing is 85 miles. The road distance is 97.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Penn's Landing without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs $16 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Manhattan to Penn's Landing, including transfers.
Manhattan to Penn's Landing bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from New York station.
Manhattan to Penn's Landing train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Penn's Landing is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs $16 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $29 and takes 2h.
- Distance: 85.2 miles
- Duration: 1h 17m
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Penn's Landing, PA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to Philadelphia hourly. Tickets cost $22 - $140 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from New York to Philadelphia - Market St & 6th St hourly. Tickets cost $15 - $29 and the journey takes 2h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $360
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22 - $140
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $22 - $70
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $35 - $120
- Business Seat - Adult
- $40 - $140
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $65 - $120
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $120 - $210
- First Class - Adult
- $140 - $230
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Business Seat
- $40 - $60
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Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $90
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $15 - $45
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $28 - $90
- Business Class Seat
- $45 - $120
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13 - $17
- Schedules at
- njtransit.com
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Subway from 30th St Station - MFL to 2nd St Station - MFL
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $6
- Website
- septa.org
- 65 and over
- $1
- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from New York to Philadelphia - Market St & 6th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $29
- Book at
- megabus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY to Jefferson Station Bus Terminal, Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $29
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New York to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16 - $24
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $16 - $24
- Flexible
- $35 - $50
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The quickest flight from Newark Airport to Philadelphia Airport is the direct flight which takes 46 min.
Manhattan to Penn's Landing bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Philadelphia - Market St & 6th St station.
Manhattan to Penn's Landing train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Penn's Landing is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Manhattan to Penn's Landing.
United Airlines offers flights from Newark Airport to Philadelphia Airport.
There are 265+ hotels available in Penn's Landing. Prices start at $100 USD per night.