How to travel from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY

There are 2 options to travel between Philadelphia, PA and New York, NY including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $24.

This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY:

A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY costing on average $30.

The fastest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY is by train with an average journey time of 1h 52m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY is approximately 80 miles (130 km).

The average frequency per day from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY is:

• Around 62 buses per day.
• Around 41 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to New York, NY by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY with the following travel companies:

• 60 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines.
• 41 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.

Omio customers who travel from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Atlantic City, NJ, Niagara Falls, NY, Toronto, ON. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New York, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in New York, NY to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

For a well-rounded experience in New York, NY, 4 to 5 days are recommended to explore major attractions like Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Broadway shows, and various museums, while also allowing time for dining and local neighborhood exploration.