Travel from Philadelphia to New York

Amtrak's Northeast Regional service offers a comfortable and efficient train journey between Philadelphia and New York.

Trains depart from Philadelphia's 30th Street Station and arrive at New York Penn Station (Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station). Booking in advance usually secures better fares. Onboard amenities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a Quiet Car option.

Amtrak's high-speed Acela Express provides the fastest train service between Philadelphia and New York.

Acela Express offers a premium travel experience with larger seats, more legroom, and priority boarding. It also departs from Philadelphia's 30th Street Station and arrives at New York Penn Station. Fares are generally higher than the Northeast Regional.

FlixBus offers budget-friendly and frequent bus services connecting Philadelphia and New York.

FlixBus services typically feature free Wi-Fi and power outlets. Departure points in Philadelphia can include 199 Spring Garden St, while New York arrivals are often at Port Authority Bus Terminal or New York Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave).

Greyhound provides regular and reliable bus transportation between the two major East Coast cities.

Greyhound buses usually depart from the Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal and arrive at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City. Amenities often include Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Megabus offers express bus services with competitive fares, especially when booked in advance.

Megabus is known for its affordable pricing and sometimes offers fares as low as USD 1 for early bookings. Departure/arrival locations in Philadelphia and New York can vary, often using major bus stations or curbside stops such as 30th St Station in Philadelphia and 31st St & 8th Ave in New York.

Peter Pan Bus Lines offers comfortable journeys with convenient stops between Philadelphia and New York.

Peter Pan often offers low fares when booked directly. Philadelphia stops may include Schuylkill Ave & Walnut Street or Philadelphia Bus Terminal – 1001 Filbert Street, with arrivals at various locations in New York City including the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

Driving offers flexibility for travel between Philadelphia and New York, allowing for stops along the way.

The approximate distance is 95-100 miles (152-160 km). The journey primarily involves major highways like the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95). Tolls are significant, particularly on the New Jersey Turnpike and bridges/tunnels entering New York City. Prices for tolls vary based on the specific route taken, time of day, and payment method (e.g., EZ-Pass offers discounts). Traffic, especially during peak hours around both metropolitan areas, can substantially increase travel time.

While direct flights are uncommon due to the short distance, several major airlines offer connecting flights between Philadelphia and various New York area airports.

Airlines such as American Airlines, United, JetBlue, Delta, Spirit, and Frontier offer flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to airports serving New York City, including Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The actual 'in-air' flight time is very short (around 1 hour or less), but total travel time, including check-in, security, layovers, and ground transport to/from airports, often makes flying less time-efficient than train or bus for this route. Prices can vary widely based on booking in advance and chosen airline/fare class.