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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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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€25 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m 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.
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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.
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100Cheapest
181 Northeast RegionalFastest
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607 Keystone Service111 Northeast Regional639 Keystone Service
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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Travel to Philadelphia, PA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA.
There are 2 options to travel to Philadelphia, PA from New York, NY including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $12 (€11) compared to other travel options to Philadelphia, PA:
Taking a train costs $3 (€3) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€14) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Philadelphia, PA from New York, NY is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 9 min.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Getting to Philadelphia, PA by bus takes 1 h 30 min on average.
The distance is approximately 80 miles (129 km) from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA.
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA is:
- Around 53 buses per day.
- 45 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA:
The following travel companies offer services from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA:
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus or Megabus for buses to Philadelphia, PA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA tickets on Omio for $15 (€14).
- Travel with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela for trains to Philadelphia, PA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA tickets on Omio for $12 (€11).
Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:
- 50 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus or Megabus.
- Direct train available with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela 45 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Philadelphia, PA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Philadelphia, PA from New York, NY.
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