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The Hershey Story Museum
Interactive museum on Milton Hershey, the town, and the chocolate company, with exhibits that explain local history clearly.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Hershey, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Hershey, PA will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 5 trains from New York, NY to Hershey, PA, including 5 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 229 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 4 h 7 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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Trains from New York, NY to Hershey, PA run on average 46 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €39 if you book in advance.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 142 miles (229 km) distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 142 miles (229 km) |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €39 |
Trains per day 46 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 11:23 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from New York, NY to Hershey, PA.
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Hershey, PA trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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67 Northeast Regional · 601 Keystone Service | 11:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h26 | 6:49 AM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 1 transfer | |
67 Northeast Regional · 605 Keystone Service | 11:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 8h22 | 7:45 AM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 1 transfer | |
67 Northeast Regional · 605 Keystone Service | 11:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 8h41 | 8:04 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1 transfer | |
67 Northeast Regional · 605 Keystone Service | 11:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 8h30 | 7:53 AM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 1 transfer | |
67 Northeast Regional · 601 Keystone Service | 11:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h18 | 6:41 AM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 1 transfer | |
67 Northeast Regional · 601 Keystone Service | 11:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h37 | 7:00 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, November 3 | |||||
![]() | 8:50 AM New York, NY | 4h07 | 12:57 PM Hershey, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 AM New York, NY | 3h05 | 12:55 PM Hershey, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 AM New York, NY | 3h05 | 1:55 PM Hershey, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:17 AM New York, NY | 3h09 | 2:26 PM Hershey, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Interactive museum on Milton Hershey, the town, and the chocolate company, with exhibits that explain local history clearly.
Hands-on museum nearby with antique automobiles, buses, and motorcycles that appeal to families and transport enthusiasts.
Art museum on the Penn State Harrisburg campus with rotating exhibitions, regional artists, and a compact, easy visit.
Main visitor district with shops, entertainment venues, and public spaces that make it an easy base for exploring Hershey on foot.
Popular park and event lawn beside the stadium district, often used for festivals, walks, and broad views of nearby attractions.
Large municipal park with walking trails, sports facilities, open lawns, and frequent community events close to central Hershey.
Pennsylvania Dutch chicken pot pie is a hearty soup with square noodles, chicken, and vegetables, long tied to central Pennsylvania home cooking.
Shoofly pie is a molasses crumb pie from Pennsylvania Dutch baking, known for its sweet, sticky filling and strong regional identity.
Lebanon bologna is a smoky, fermented beef sausage from nearby Lebanon County, commonly eaten in sandwiches and on snack boards in the region.
Casual brewery and pub near Hersheypark serving house beers, burgers, and comfort food in a lively family-friendly setting.
Upscale American restaurant in The Hotel Hershey with seasonal menus, polished service, and a refined dining room.
Long-running local favorite for sandwiches, soups, and breakfast fare in a relaxed, classic Hershey cafe atmosphere.
Moderate for U.S. leisure towns: hotels and park-area dining can be pricey, but casual meals and driving-based transport keep daily costs manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, and 10-15% for taxis. Cafes often have tip jars or card prompts for small tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Hershey, PA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hershey, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Hershey, PA trains use the Penn Station to station pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Hershey, PA 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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