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Hudson River Museum
A hands-on science and cultural center with Hudson River views, family exhibits, and a planetarium in the historic train station.
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Yonkers, NY run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 but you can travel from only $20 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 1h 43m.
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Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Yonkers, NY with Amtrak. Night trains available on this route with Amtrak. High-speed trains available on this route with Amtrak. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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A hands-on science and cultural center with Hudson River views, family exhibits, and a planetarium in the historic train station.
A contemporary gallery space showing rotating exhibitions by regional and national artists in the downtown waterfront district.
A museum preserving local firefighting history through vintage engines, equipment, and displays inside a historic firehouse setting.
A landscaped waterfront park with walking paths, public art, river views, and easy access to downtown Yonkers attractions.
A formal garden and park with Persian-inspired design, temple ruins, vistas, and seasonal plantings above the Hudson River.
A large county park with trails, river access, picnic areas, and broad water views that feel far from the city.
Thin-crust New York-style pizza is a regional staple in the Yonkers area, sold by the slice with a crisp base and foldable texture.
A classic New York bagel is kettle-boiled then baked for a chewy crust and dense crumb, often eaten plain or with cream cheese.
Pastrami on rye is a deli favorite of the New York region, made with cured smoked beef piled onto rye bread with mustard.
Upscale waterfront seafood and steak spot with Hudson River views, polished service, and a broad menu for dinner occasions.
Popular neighborhood Italian venue focused on red-sauce classics, pizza, and hearty portions in a relaxed family setting.
Classic Yonkers Italian restaurant known for pasta, seafood, and old-school dining rooms with a long local following.
Moderate for the New York area. Hotels can be cheaper than Manhattan, but dining and transit still add up for visitors.
Tip 15-20% in restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes often have tip jars or card prompts.
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Most Philadelphia, PA to Yonkers, NY trains use the 30th Street Station to Yonkers Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and Yonkers, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
Yonkers Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: X20, Zuppa Restaurant & Lounge
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Yonkers Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Yonkers Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Yonkers Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Yonkers Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Yonkers Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers, Residence Inn by Marriott Yonkers Westchester County, Hyatt Place New York/Yonkers.
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