There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to 96th Street by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
1h 42m$16–599Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2h 31m$20–31Drive 97.9 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to 96th Streetcar 97.9 mi
1h 53m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from 8 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/W 97 Stbus M104
2h 41m$18–35
Philadelphia to 96th Street by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to 96th Street is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to 96th Street is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $15 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to 96th Street. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Broadway/W 97 St via 8 Av/W 42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to 96th Street. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at 96 St via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Philadelphia and 96th Street is 94 miles. The road distance is 98.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to 96th Street without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $15 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Philadelphia to 96th Street, including transfers.
Philadelphia to 96th Street bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to 96th Street train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to 96th Street is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $15 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via New York Midtown, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and 96th Street, 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 $16–28 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
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
- 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
- $16–250
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- 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 Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 8 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/W 97 St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to 96th Street bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to 96th Street train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to 96th Street is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Philadelphia to 96th Street.
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