There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Southold by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkomatrain
- Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Southoldtrain
5h 8m$42–648Drive 179.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Southoldcar 179.3 mi
4h 4m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Southoldbus North Fork
5h 41m$58–154Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from Boerum Hill-Atlantic & 4 Av to Southoldbus Brooklyn-North Fork / ...
6h 42m$54–113
Philadelphia to Southold by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Southold is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Southold is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Southold. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Southold via W 42 St/9 Av and 41st St bet 3rd & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Southold. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Southold via New York Penn Station and Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Southold is 183 miles. The road distance is 180.4 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Southold without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $40 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Philadelphia to Southold, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Southold bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Southold train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Southold is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $40 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $160 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Southold, NY, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Southold via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Ronkonkoma in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Southold via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 42 St/9 Av, E 42 St/Lexington Av, and 41st St bet 3rd & Lex in around 5h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact 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
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkoma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $13–19
- Peak
- $22–30
Train from Ronkonkoma to Southold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $17–22
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–75
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Southold
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/
- Schedules at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/schedules.php
- Book at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/tripfinder.php
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $30–40
Bus from Boerum Hill-Atlantic & 4 Av to Southold
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/
- Schedules at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/schedules.php
- Book at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/tripfinder.php
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $30–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Southold bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Southold train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Southold is 180 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Philadelphia to Southold.
There are 236+ hotels available in Southold.















