There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Grand Central Terminal by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2h 10m$12–600Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Market St At 10Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal409
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn StationNec
4h 51m$9–43Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York MidtownFlixBus 2601 / ...
2h 46m$16–35Drive 95.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia, PA to Grand Central Terminal95.6 mi
1h 49m$18–26
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $17 - $26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia and arriving at New York Midtown. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA to Grand Central Terminal station. However, there are services departing from 11th St and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Grand Central Terminal is 94 miles. The road distance is 96.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $12 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Philadelphia, PA to Grand Central Terminal, including transfers.
Philadelphia, PA to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia, PA to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Grand Central Terminal is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $12 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $12–230 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtown hourly. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–310
- 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 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–23
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Market St At 10Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $6–21
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia, PA to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Grand Central Terminal is 2h ahead of Philadelphia, PA. It is currently 8:36 AM in Philadelphia, PA and 10:36 AM in Grand Central Terminal.
Philadelphia, PA to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia, PA to Grand Central Terminal is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Philadelphia, PA to Grand Central Terminal.
There are 3418+ hotels available in Grand Central Terminal.