What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $15 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia Bus Station station and arriving at New York City Chinatown. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Lower Manhattan?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Lower Manhattan. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Prince St via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan?

The distance between Philadelphia and Lower Manhattan is 93 miles. The road distance is 94.3 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $15 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan bus from?

Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan train from?

Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $15 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 2h 29m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York City Chinatown station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan train arrive?

Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan.

How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan?

Book your Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lower Manhattan?

There are 3132+ hotels available in Lower Manhattan.

Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
1h 37m
$16–599
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2h 29m
$27–48
Drive 93.8 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattancar 93.8 mi
1h 47m
$18–25
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus FlixBus 2608
2h 30m
$19–35
Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2h 45m
$21–39

Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

352Weekly Services

1h 37mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 92.5 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $20–600 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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