There are 3 ways to get from Manhattan to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 21m$20–600Drive 96.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Philadelphiacar 96.7 mi
1h 56m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2h 10m$26–65
Manhattan to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $20 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
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 21m.
The distance between Manhattan and Philadelphia is 91 miles. The road distance is 97.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $20 - $600.
The train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30Th Street Station takes 1h 21m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Manhattan to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Manhattan to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $20 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $65 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, 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. Peter Pan Bus Lines also services this route hourly.
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 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Manhattan to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Philadelphia is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Manhattan to Philadelphia.
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