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Compare train and bus for Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. 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 train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY
How to get from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Bethany Lines LLC 4159030 1598003Cheapest
624 Keystone ServiceFastest
2166 AcelaOther options
626 Keystone Service
642 Keystone Service
658 Keystone Service
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196
PPB 8519
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 59 buses per day.
- Around 42 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and New York, NY as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to New York, NY by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to New York, NY by bus.
- 42 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
- 57 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
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