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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to York, PA
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to York, 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 York, PA will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 5 trains that leave New York, NY for York, PA on Wed, May 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 20 the direct trains cover the 245 km distance in an average of 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 53 m .
On Wed, May 20 the slowest trains will take 8 h 15 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.
3:23 AM8h15New York, NY11:38 AMYork, PA$541One-way0 transfers- 6:44 PM3h25New York, NY10:09 PMYork, PA$581One-way0 transfers
- 1:30 PM2h53New York, NY4:23 PMYork, PA$581One-way0 transfers
- 5:05 PM2h53New York, NY7:58 PMYork, PA$581One-way0 transfers
- 10:50 AM3h05New York, NY1:55 PMYork, PA$701One-way0 transfers
- 5:05 PM2h53New York, NY7:58 PMYork, PA$581One-way0 transfers
- 1:30 PM2h53New York, NY4:23 PMYork, PA$581One-way0 transfers
- 10:50 AM3h05New York, NY1:55 PMYork, PA$701One-way0 transfers
- 6:44 PM3h25New York, NY10:09 PMYork, PA$581One-way0 transfers
- 3:23 AM8h15New York, NY11:38 AMYork, PA$541One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for New York, NY to York, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to York, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $165 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to York, PA:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to York, PA costing on average $83 (€67).
A train is $97 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to York, PA costing on average $165 (€133).
Other travel options to York, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
New York, NY to York, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to York, PA trains for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 643 Keystone Service | 9:28 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h55 | 12:23 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 643 Keystone Service | 9:28 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h01 | 12:29 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 643 Keystone Service | 9:28 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h21 | 12:49 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 43 Pennsylvanian | 10:52 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h34 | 2:26 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 43 Pennsylvanian | 10:52 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h13 | 2:05 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 645 Keystone Service | 12:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h00 | 3:05 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 645 Keystone Service | 12:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h18 | 3:23 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 645 Keystone Service | 12:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h53 | 2:58 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 171 Northeast Regional · 609 Keystone Service | 12:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h29 | 4:09 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 171 Northeast Regional · 609 Keystone Service | 12:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h36 | 4:16 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 171 Northeast Regional · 609 Keystone Service | 12:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h55 | 4:35 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 609 Keystone Service | 12:54 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h15 | 4:09 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 609 Keystone Service | 12:54 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h41 | 4:35 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 609 Keystone Service | 12:54 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h22 | 4:16 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 647 Keystone Service | 2:11 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h00 | 5:11 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 647 Keystone Service | 2:11 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h18 | 5:29 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 97 Silver Meteor · 651 Keystone Service | 2:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h56 | 7:26 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 97 Silver Meteor · 651 Keystone Service | 2:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h30 | 7:00 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 97 Silver Meteor · 651 Keystone Service | 2:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h37 | 7:07 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 649 Keystone Service | 2:44 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h32 | 6:16 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 649 Keystone Service | 2:44 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h25 | 6:09 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 649 Keystone Service | 2:44 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h55 | 6:39 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 85 Northeast Regional · 651 Keystone Service | 3:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h02 | 7:07 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 85 Northeast Regional · 651 Keystone Service | 3:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h55 | 7:00 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 85 Northeast Regional · 651 Keystone Service | 3:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h21 | 7:26 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 651 Keystone Service | 4:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h57 | 7:00 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 651 Keystone Service | 4:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h23 | 7:26 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 651 Keystone Service | 4:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h04 | 7:07 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
653 Keystone Service+ 2167 Acela | 5:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h31 | 8:31 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 653 Keystone Service+2167 Acela | 5:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h13 | 8:13 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 653 Keystone Service+2167 Acela | 5:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h06 | 8:06 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 653 Keystone Service | 5:10 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h03 | 8:13 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 653 Keystone Service | 5:10 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h21 | 8:31 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 653 Keystone Service | 5:10 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h56 | 8:06 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 655 Keystone Service | 6:35 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h10 | 9:45 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 655 Keystone Service | 6:35 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h28 | 10:03 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 655 Keystone Service | 6:35 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h03 | 9:38 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 657 Keystone Service | 8:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h13 | 11:43 PM Elizabethtown PA, Elizabethtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 657 Keystone Service | 8:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h06 | 11:36 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 657 Keystone Service | 8:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h34 | 12:04 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 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 | 8h15 | 7:38 AM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, 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 · 601 Keystone Service | 11:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h37 | 7:00 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1 transfer | |
| 67 Northeast Regional · 601 Keystone Service | 11:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h12 | 6:35 AM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, 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 | |
| Tuesday, May 19 | |||||
| 3:23 AM New York, NY | 8h15 | 11:38 AM York, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:50 AM New York, NY | 3h05 | 1:55 PM York, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to York, PA
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Trains from New York, NY to York, PA run on average 38 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by bus.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 152 miles (245 km) distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 152 miles (245 km) |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from New York, NY to York, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New York, NY and York, PA from $46 (€37). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak
Traveling by train from New York, NY to York, PA
Traveling between New York, NY and York, PA is a convenient journey made easy by Amtrak. The train service offers comfortable seating and scenic views along the way, making it an enjoyable experience for travelers. With multiple departures throughout the day, you can easily plan your trip to explore the rich history and attractions of both cities. Whether you're heading to New York's bustling streets or York's charming small-town atmosphere, Amtrak provides a reliable connection for your adventure!
Train Connection: New York, NY to York, PA
The train connection from New York, NY to York, PA takes approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes. There are up to 6 direct connections available each day.
New York, NY to York, PA
The first daily train journey from New York to York departs at 08:50 AM, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the charming city of York. The last departure is scheduled for 09:17 PM, allowing visitors a full day of sightseeing before returning in the evening.
Train Tickets Price for New York, NY to York, PA
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from New York to York is $40 (36€). The average ticket price tends to be around $58 (52.2€), making it a budget-friendly option for travelers looking to explore this route.
Exploring the Historical Treasures of York County
Welcome to the York County Courthouse, a stunning example of neoclassical architecture completed in 1841. This historic building not only serves as a functioning courthouse but also stands as a symbol of justice and governance in our community, reflecting the rich legal heritage of Pennsylvania. As you explore its grand façade and intricate interior details, you'll appreciate how this landmark has witnessed pivotal moments in local history.
Next on our journey is the Colonial Complex, an immersive experience that transports you back to the 18th century. Comprising several restored buildings from colonial times, this site highlights significant events such as the Continental Congress meetings held here during America’s fight for independence. The unique features include authentic period furnishings and interactive exhibits that allow visitors to engage with early American life firsthand.
Finally, we arrive at The Golden Plough Tavern, which dates back to 1741 and offers a glimpse into colonial hospitality culture. Once serving weary travelers along major trade routes, it now operates as both a restaurant and museum showcasing traditional recipes alongside historical artifacts from its storied past. Its charming ambiance combined with live demonstrations makes it truly special—an unforgettable stop where history comes alive through food!
FAQs: Trains from New York, NY to York, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to York, 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 York, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from New York, NY to York, PA
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Dining
ATM
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Accessibility
Hotel
Ticket Office
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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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