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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
$99
Average price
$165
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 2 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
410 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Front Royal, VA 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 Front Royal, VA to New York, NY will cost around $165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 8 trains that leave Front Royal, VA for New York, NY on Tue, Jul 28, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 28 the direct trains cover the 410 km distance in an average of 6 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Tue, Jul 28 the slowest trains will take 6 h 26 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.
66 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast Regional
20 Crescent · 148 Northeast Regional
178 Northeast Regional
178 Northeast Regional
178 Northeast Regional
178 Northeast Regional
178 Northeast Regional
20 Crescent · 148 Northeast Regional
20 CrescentOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Front Royal, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $71, and a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 254 miles (410 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$148 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Front Royal, VA to New York, NY:
A train is $17 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Front Royal, VA to New York, NY costing on average $165 (€165).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Tickets start at around $148 (€148) compared to roughly $12 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-136.47 (€-136.47). The journey takes 5h 27m versus 4h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Front Royal, VA to New York, NY trains for today, Monday, July 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 Crescent | 11:51 AM Culpeper Station, Culpeper, VA | 6h49 | 6:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent · 148 Northeast Regional | 11:51 AM Culpeper Station, Culpeper, VA | 6h09 | 6:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
20 Crescent | 11:51 AM Culpeper Station, Culpeper, VA | 6h26 | 6:17 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 1:17 PM Culpeper Station, Culpeper, VA | 6h07 | 7:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 1:17 PM Culpeper Station, Culpeper, VA | 5h40 | 6:57 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 1:17 PM Culpeper Station, Culpeper, VA | 5h46 | 7:03 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 7:53 PM Culpeper Station, Culpeper, VA | 8h52 | 4:45 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 7:53 PM Culpeper Station, Culpeper, VA | 9h18 | 5:11 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Front Royal, VA to New York, NY run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 (€71) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 19:53. The fastest train covers the 254 miles (410 km) distance in 5h 52m.
Distance 254 miles (410 km) |
Average train duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€71) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 52m |
First train 4:09 AM |
Last train 7:53 PM |
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World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Leading museum of modern and contemporary art, home to influential works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
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Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant highlighting contemporary American cuisine with refined tasting menus. Elegant setting and one of the city’s landmark tables.
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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 Front Royal, VA to New York, NY trains use the Culpeper Station to Penn Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Front Royal, VA 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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