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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$141
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
59
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Drexel Hill, PA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Drexel Hill, PA to New York, NY will cost around $141 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 59 trains that leave Drexel Hill, PA for New York, NY on Thu, Jul 16, 59 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
626 Keystone Service
66 Northeast Regional
190 Northeast Regional
196 Northeast Regional
658 Keystone Service
2118 NextGen Acela
2124 NextGen Acela
2154 Acela
2128 Acela
2160 NextGen AcelaOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Drexel Hill, PA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Drexel Hill, PA to New York, NY:
A bus is $0.12 (€0.10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Drexel Hill, PA to New York, NY costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (1h 29m by train vs 1h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Drexel Hill, PA to New York, NY trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 Northeast Regional | 3:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h46 | 5:11 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
190 Northeast Regional | 5:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h28 | 7:26 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2150 Acela | 6:30 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h17 | 7:47 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
640 Keystone Service | 6:31 AM Ardmore station, Ardmore, PA | 2h02 | 8:33 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
110 Northeast Regional | 6:47 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h21 | 8:08 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 Northeast Regional | 6:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h29 | 8:27 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
640 Keystone Service | 7:00 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h33 | 8:33 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
640 Keystone Service | 7:08 AM North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 8:33 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2102 NextGen Acela | 7:36 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h18 | 8:54 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
642 Keystone Service | 8:05 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h21 | 9:26 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2152 Acela | 8:29 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h20 | 9:49 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
130 Northeast Regional | 8:34 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h28 | 10:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 Keystone Service | 8:46 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 10:11 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Drexel Hill, PA to New York, NY run on average 46 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 46 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 85 miles (138 km) |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 46 |
Direct trains 46 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:23 PM |
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World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis: 15-20%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2 for drinks.
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Most Drexel Hill, PA to New York, NY trains use the 30th Street Station to Penn Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Drexel Hill, PA and New York, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Penn Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Blue Bottle Coffee, Magnolia Bakery, Starbucks, The Pennsy Food Hall, Nick + Stef's Steakhouse, Penn & Sushi, Krispy Kreme Donuts, T.G.I. Friday's, NY Pizza Suprema, Blarney Stone, & many more
Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00. Information desks are located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Luggage storage is baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall. .
Available at Penn Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Penn Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penn Station: Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Nearby hotels include The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea, Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street.
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