There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan 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 Keystone Service / ...
1h 44m$24–599Drive 93.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattancar 93.8 mi
1h 47m$18–25Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus FlixBus 2608
2h 30m$19–35Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2h 39m$24–43Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2h 49m$21–38
Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $23 - $600.
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.
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 44m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Lower Manhattan is 93 miles. The road distance is 94.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $23 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $23 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York City Chinatown twice daily. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
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
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- 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 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- 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 Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York City Chinatown station.
Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Philadelphia to Lower Manhattan.
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