The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Hershey, PA
Cheapest price
$95
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 8 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
229 km
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 $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $95.
Of the 26 trains that leave New York, NY for Hershey, PA on Sat, Jan 31, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 31 the direct trains cover the 229 km distance in an average of 3 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
On Sat, Jan 31 the slowest trains will take 3 h 11 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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Compare train and flight for New York, NY to Hershey, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Hershey, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €38, and a flight costs an average of €227.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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€55 Average price Cheapest | €481 Average price |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 49m Average total duration 10h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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New York, NY to Hershey, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Hershey, PA trains for today, Friday, January 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:17 PM New York, NY | 3h07 | 12:24 AM Hershey, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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89 Palmetto · 661 Keystone Service | 11:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h20 | 3:22 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1 transfer | |
89 Palmetto · 661 Keystone Service | 11:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h09 | 3:11 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 1 transfer | |
89 Palmetto · 661 Keystone Service | 11:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h02 | 3:04 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 1 transfer | |
661 Keystone Service | 12:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h11 | 3:11 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
661 Keystone Service | 12:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h22 | 3:22 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
661 Keystone Service | 12:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h04 | 3:04 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional · 663 Keystone Service | 2:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h40 | 5:45 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1 transfer | |
155 Northeast Regional · 663 Keystone Service | 2:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h22 | 5:27 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 1 transfer | |
155 Northeast Regional · 663 Keystone Service | 2:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h29 | 5:34 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 1 transfer | |
663 Keystone Service | 2:09 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h36 | 5:45 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
663 Keystone Service | 2:09 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h18 | 5:27 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
663 Keystone Service | 2:09 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h25 | 5:34 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
43 Pennsylvanian | 3:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h13 | 7:05 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
43 Pennsylvanian | 3:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h34 | 7:26 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
665 Keystone Service | 6:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h16 | 9:21 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
665 Keystone Service | 6:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h09 | 9:14 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
665 Keystone Service | 6:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h27 | 9:32 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
667 Keystone Service | 8:13 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h11 | 11:24 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
667 Keystone Service | 8:13 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h29 | 11:42 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
667 Keystone Service | 8:13 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h18 | 11:31 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Hershey, PA
Trains from New York, NY to Hershey, PA run on average 42 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 26 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 58m.
Distance 142 miles (229 km) |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€38) |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 23:23 |
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FAQs: Trains from New York, NY to Hershey, PA
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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New York, NY to Hershey, PA
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- 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
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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