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Compare bus and train for Philadelphia, PA to Inwood, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Inwood, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Inwood, NY:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Inwood, NY costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Inwood, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
You'll arrive about 41m sooner (1h 26m by train vs 2h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Philadelphia, PA to Inwood, NY by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Inwood, NY
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Inwood, NY run on average 48 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 if you book in advance.
There are 48 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 87 miles (141 km) distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 87 miles (141 km) |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 |
Trains per day 48 |
Direct trains 48 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Inwood, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Inwood, NY from $19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Inwood, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Inwood, NY 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 Inwood, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Inwood, NY
Most Philadelphia, PA to Inwood, NY trains use the 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and Inwood, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Philadelphia, PA station do trains to Inwood, NY leave from?
Getting to 30th Street Station from Philadelphia city centre
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station train station facilities and services
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
Getting to North Philadelphia from Philadelphia city centre
North Philadelphia is 5 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
North Philadelphia train station facilities and services
North Philadelphia has practical services for this route, including Dining.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at North Philadelphia.
Most popular train connections from Philadelphia, PA
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