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Cheap train tickets from Philadelphia to New York
Trains from Philadelphia to New York
- Amtrak: 1 daily trains from $45
- Amtrak Acela: 13 daily trains from $115
- Amtrak Carolinian: 1 daily trains from $80
- Amtrak Keystone Service: 9 daily trains from $45
- Amtrak Northeast Regional: 18 daily trains from $45
- Amtrak Palmetto: 1 daily trains from $48
- Amtrak Pennsylvanian: 1 daily trains from $45
- Amtrak Vermonter: 1 daily trains from $45
Schedule & Pricing Info
How much are train tickets from Philadelphia to New York?
| Lowest Price | $45.00 |
| Fastest | 1h 12m |
| Daily Schedules | 46 |
| train companies | 8 |
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What is the fastest way to get from Philly to NYC?
If you’re not worried about price, the fastest way to get from Philly to New York City is to take a nonstop flight. The flight time is only an hour, but it will cost you north of $300. If you want something cheaper and nearly just as fast, we recommend Amtrak. The train takes about 1.5 hours and costs an average of $70 per ticket.
Is there a direct train from Philly to NYC?
Yes, there are direct trains that go from Philadelphia to NYC. Out of the 44 daily trips that Amtrak offers for this route, there are 43 direct schedules. The Amtrak Northeast Regional train offers the most daily trips at 18. Amtrak Acela offers 13, and Amtrak Keystone Service offers nine. Other Amtrak trains offer at least one daily, direct trip each.
What is the difference between SEPTA and Amtrak between Philly and New York City?
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is cheaper than Amtrak, however, it is not a direct route. Passengers must change trains in Trenton, N.J. onto the New Jersey Transit’s light rail to Penn Station in NYC. With the transfer, the entire trip will take about 2 to 3 hours, depending on schedules. Amtrak is a much faster option, taking between 60 and 90 minutes.
How do you find cheap train tickets from Philadelphia to New York?
The most surefire way to find the lowest-priced train tickets from Philadelphia to New York is to plan ahead and book your train travel earlier. In the past 30 days, the cheapest average price users have found for trains from Philadelphia to New York was $69.12. If your travel date is still a number of days out, by booking your trip 28 days before you plan to travel, you could save an average of $40.92 compared to a typical last-minute fare. Trying to save on a last-minute fare and have a bit of flexibility on what day to travel? Take a look at midweek schedules, as these tend to be less busy and are often cheaper than buying tickets to travel on Friday, or a weekend departure.
How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to New York?
The distance between Philadelphia and New York is approximately 80.59 miles, or 129.66 kilometers. The average travel time for a train between these two cities is around 1 hour and 26 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour and 12 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
What is the busiest day for trains from Philadelphia to New York?
On Wednesday trains from Philadelphia to New York are the busiest. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or to have extra room to stretch out, you might consider traveling on Sunday instead, as that tends to be the least traveled day of the week.
What train companies travel from Philadelphia to New York?
Typically there are 46 schedules to compare for your trip to New York. On the route to New York 8 train carriers currently offer tickets for sale. Amtrak Northeast Regional offers the most scheduled departures between Philadelphia to New York, usually offering 18 trips per day. 45 train trips per day are direct connections to New York, if you're looking to get there faster, direct schedules will typically be more time efficient.
Are you not set on traveling by train? Take a look at Bus tickets from Philadelphia to New York, which start at $1.00.
Here are the 8 train companies that operate from Philadelphia to New York
Amtrak
Amtrak train tickets from Philadelphia to New York start from $45.00, and on average cost $71.85. Daily there are 1 Amtrak schedules to New York. Amtrak in Philadelphia leaves from 30th St Station - 2955 Market St, And in New York trains arrive at Penn Station,
From Philadelphia to New York train travel on Amtrak takes 2 hours and 42 minutes. If you are looking to get to New York faster, Amtrak offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 12 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to New York on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak scheduled trip per day, which will cost $82.70 for a one-way weekend reservation from Philadelphia.
Avg. Time
2h 42m
Avg. Price
$71.85
Amtrak Acela
Amtrak Acela train tickets from Philadelphia to New York start from $115.00, and on average cost $129.48. Daily there are 13 Amtrak Acela schedules to New York. Amtrak Acela in Philadelphia leaves from 30th St Station - 2955 Market St, And in New York trains arrive at Penn Station,
From Philadelphia to New York train travel on Amtrak Acela takes 1 hours and 16 minutes. If you are looking to get to New York faster, Amtrak Acela offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 12 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Acela offers 6 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay $120.18 for a one-way train ticket to New York.
Avg. Time
1h 16m
Avg. Price
$129.48
Amtrak Carolinian
Amtrak Carolinian train tickets from Philadelphia to New York start from $80.00, and on average cost $118.98. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Carolinian schedules to New York. Amtrak Carolinian in Philadelphia leaves from 30th St Station - 2955 Market St, And in New York trains arrive at Penn Station,
From Philadelphia to New York train travel on Amtrak Carolinian takes 1 hours and 32 minutes. If you are looking to get to New York faster, Amtrak Carolinian offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 12 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to New York on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Carolinian scheduled trip per day, which will cost $118.66 for a one-way weekend reservation from Philadelphia.
Avg. Time
1h 32m
Avg. Price
$118.98
Amtrak Keystone Service
Amtrak Keystone Service train tickets from Philadelphia to New York start from $45.00, and on average cost $57.69. Daily there are 9 Amtrak Keystone Service schedules to New York. Amtrak Keystone Service in Philadelphia leaves from 30th St Station - 2955 Market St and one other station. And in New York trains arrive at Penn Station,
From Philadelphia to New York train travel on Amtrak Keystone Service takes 1 hours and 25 minutes. If you are looking to get to New York faster, Amtrak Keystone Service offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 12 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Keystone Service offers 6 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay $60.73 for a one-way train ticket to New York.
Avg. Time
1h 25m
Avg. Price
$57.69
Amtrak Northeast Regional
Amtrak Northeast Regional train tickets from Philadelphia to New York start from $45.00, and on average cost $66.10. Daily there are 18 Amtrak Northeast Regional schedules to New York. Amtrak Northeast Regional in Philadelphia leaves from 30th St Station - 2955 Market St and one other station. And in New York trains arrive at Penn Station,
From Philadelphia to New York train travel on Amtrak Northeast Regional takes 1 hours and 28 minutes. If you are looking to get to New York faster, Amtrak Northeast Regional offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 12 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Northeast Regional offers 14 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay $69.91 for a one-way train ticket to New York.
Avg. Time
1h 28m
Avg. Price
$66.10
Amtrak Pennsylvanian
Amtrak Pennsylvanian train tickets from Philadelphia to New York start from $45.00, and on average cost $59.99. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Pennsylvanian schedules to New York. Amtrak Pennsylvanian in Philadelphia leaves from 30th St Station - 2955 Market St, And in New York trains arrive at Penn Station,
From Philadelphia to New York train travel on Amtrak Pennsylvanian takes 1 hours and 25 minutes. If you are looking to get to New York faster, Amtrak Pennsylvanian offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 12 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to New York on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Pennsylvanian scheduled trip per day, which will cost $61.66 for a one-way weekend reservation from Philadelphia.
Avg. Time
1h 25m
Avg. Price
$59.99
Amtrak Palmetto
Amtrak Palmetto train tickets from Philadelphia to New York start from $48.00, and on average cost $57.58. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Palmetto schedules to New York. Amtrak Palmetto in Philadelphia leaves from 30th St Station - 2955 Market St, And in New York trains arrive at Penn Station,
From Philadelphia to New York train travel on Amtrak Palmetto takes 1 hours and 29 minutes. If you are looking to get to New York faster, Amtrak Palmetto offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 12 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to New York on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Palmetto scheduled trip per day, which will cost $58.28 for a one-way weekend reservation from Philadelphia.
Avg. Time
1h 29m
Avg. Price
$57.58
Amtrak Vermonter
Amtrak Vermonter train tickets from Philadelphia to New York start from $45.00, and on average cost $67.02. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Vermonter schedules to New York. Amtrak Vermonter in Philadelphia leaves from 30th St Station - 2955 Market St, And in New York trains arrive at Penn Station,
From Philadelphia to New York train travel on Amtrak Vermonter takes 1 hours and 22 minutes. If you are looking to get to New York faster, Amtrak Vermonter offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 12 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to New York on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Vermonter scheduled trip per day, which will cost $77.89 for a one-way weekend reservation from Philadelphia.
Avg. Time
1h 22m
Avg. Price
$67.02
Plan your next adventure
- New York
- Philadelphia
Departing train stations in Philadelphia
There are 2 train stations in Philadelphia with trains to New York. For this route, the busiest departing train stations are:
- 30th St Station - 2955 Market St
- N Phil - 2900 N Broad St
Arrival train stations in New York
There is one train station where trains from Philadelphia arrive in New York:
- Penn Station