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Compare train and bus for New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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$27 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBusCheapest
607 Keystone ServiceFastest
2233 AcelaOther options
127 Northeast Regional155 Northeast Regional99 Northeast Regional
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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA:
A train is $0.40 (€0.32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 61 buses per day.
- Around 44 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- 44 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
- 57 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
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