New York to Philadelphia

New York to Philadelphia

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New York to Philadelphia Schedule

New York to Philadelphia Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
FlixBus Economy 01:30 - 03:05$ 46.25
Amtrak Economy Class 02:53 - 04:21$ 40.40
Amtrak Business Class 05:30 - 06:41$ 81.43
Delta Air Lines Economy 06:00 - 11:54$ 244.61
Amtrak Business Class 09:47 - 11:12$ 131.07
Spirit Air Economy 11:35 - 08:42$ 166.10
Spirit Air Economy 13:25 - 22:21$ 216.18
Amtrak Business Class 15:00 - 16:11£ 307.75
Amtrak Business Class 16:00 - 17:11$ 174.03
Amtrak Business Class 18:25 - 19:49$ 132.68
Amtrak Business Class 21:12 - 22:20$ 61.22
Amtrak Business Class 22:05 - 23:30$ 116.31

Transportation from New York to Philadelphia

Facts about the transport from New York to Philadelphia

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport53m
Earliest Departure1:30 AM
Latest Departure10:30 PM
Departures per day85
Distance751 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmerican Airlines, Amtrak, FlixBus, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Air, United Airlines

How to get from New York to Philadelphia

Travelling between New York and Philadelphia is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 399.57 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 10.64.

How long does it take to get from New York to Philadelphia?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 15 hours to travel between New York and Philadelphia depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between New York and Philadelphia. Flight will bring you to your destination in 53m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 14h 1m to reach Philadelphia.

How much does it cost to get from New York to Philadelphia?

Travelling between New York and Philadelphia can be as cheap as USD 10.64 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 399.57 if you buy a United Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between New York and Philadelphia ?

  • 66 from New York to Philadelphia starting from 03:20 Moynihan Train Hall until 22:05 Moynihan Train Hall
  • 13 from New York to Philadelphia starting from 01:30 NY W 31st St Bus Stop until 22:30 NY W 31st St Bus Stop
  • 6 from New York to Philadelphia starting from 12:15 Newark Airport until 21:49 Newark Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from New York to Philadelphia.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from New York to Philadelphia, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 248.00.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between New York and Philadelphia

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Air, United Airlines

Bus

Travelling from New York to Philadelphia overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between New York and Philadelphia

FlixBus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from New York to Philadelphia?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train