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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
kr751
Average price
kr1036
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mechanicsburg, 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 Mechanicsburg, PA to New York, NY will cost around kr1036 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr751.
Of the 26 trains that leave Mechanicsburg, PA for New York, NY on Sat, Aug 15, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 15 the direct trains cover the 260 km distance in an average of 3 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
On Sat, Aug 15 the slowest trains will take 3 h 9 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.
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664 Keystone Service
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674 Keystone Service
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664 Keystone ServiceOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mechanicsburg, PA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr320. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr320, and a flight costs an average of kr3213.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr681 Average price | kr410 Average price Cheapest | kr5408 Average price | kr338 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 44m Average total duration 10h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mechanicsburg, PA to New York, NY:
A bus is kr271 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mechanicsburg, PA to New York, NY costing on average kr681.
A bus is kr4998 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mechanicsburg, PA to New York, NY costing on average kr5408.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
Flight takes on average 10h 44m.
Tickets start at around kr681 compared to roughly kr338 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-342.93. The journey takes 3h 23m versus 3h 2m 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 Mechanicsburg, PA to New York, NY trains for today, Friday, August 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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600 Keystone Service | 6:40 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h06 | 9:46 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 Keystone Service | 6:40 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h31 | 10:11 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 Keystone Service | 6:50 AM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 3h21 | 10:11 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
644 Keystone Service | 7:55 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 2h51 | 10:46 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
644 Keystone Service · 56 Vermonter | 7:55 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h06 | 11:01 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
644 Keystone Service · 86 Northeast Regional | 7:55 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h21 | 12:16 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
644 Keystone Service · 56 Vermonter | 7:55 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h26 | 11:21 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
644 Keystone Service · 86 Northeast Regional | 7:55 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h01 | 11:56 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
644 Keystone Service | 7:55 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h10 | 11:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
646 Keystone Service | 9:00 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h19 | 12:19 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
646 Keystone Service | 9:00 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h00 | 12:00 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
646 Keystone Service | 9:10 AM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 3h09 | 12:19 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
648 Keystone Service · 174 Northeast Regional | 10:08 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h06 | 2:14 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
648 Keystone Service | 10:08 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 2h49 | 12:57 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
648 Keystone Service · 174 Northeast Regional | 10:08 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h44 | 1:52 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
648 Keystone Service | 10:08 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h07 | 1:15 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
650 Keystone Service | 12:10 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h10 | 3:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
650 Keystone Service | 12:10 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h30 | 3:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
650 Keystone Service | 12:20 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 3h20 | 3:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian | 1:05 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h45 | 4:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian | 1:05 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h25 | 4:30 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
652 Keystone Service | 3:08 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h46 | 6:54 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
652 Keystone Service | 3:08 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h23 | 6:31 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
652 Keystone Service | 3:18 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 3h36 | 6:54 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
654 Keystone Service | 4:30 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h42 | 8:12 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
654 Keystone Service | 4:30 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h23 | 7:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
654 Keystone Service · 138 Northeast Regional | 4:30 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 5h47 | 10:17 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
654 Keystone Service · 138 Northeast Regional | 4:30 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 5h24 | 9:54 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
654 Keystone Service | 4:40 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 3h32 | 8:12 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
654 Keystone Service · 138 Northeast Regional | 4:40 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 5h37 | 10:17 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
656 Keystone Service | 5:40 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h04 | 8:44 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
656 Keystone Service | 5:40 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h23 | 9:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
656 Keystone Service | 5:50 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 3h13 | 9:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
658 Keystone Service | 6:40 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h04 | 9:44 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
658 Keystone Service | 6:40 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h23 | 10:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
658 Keystone Service | 6:50 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 3h13 | 10:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
626 Keystone Service | 8:00 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h14 | 11:14 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
626 Keystone Service | 8:00 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 2h53 | 10:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
626 Keystone Service | 8:10 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 3h04 | 11:14 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
624 Keystone Service | 9:15 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h20 | 12:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
624 Keystone Service | 9:15 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h01 | 12:16 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
624 Keystone Service | 9:25 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 3h10 | 12:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Mechanicsburg, PA to New York, NY run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr527 but you can travel from only kr320 by bus.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 161 miles (260 km) distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 161 miles (260 km) |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price kr527 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 11:23 PM |
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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 Mechanicsburg, PA to New York, NY trains use the Harrisburg Station to Penn Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Mechanicsburg, 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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