The average train between 56th St Station and New York Penn Station takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from 56th St Station to New York Penn Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between 56th St Station and New York Penn Station. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from 56th St Station is at 11:04 PM which arrives into New York Penn Station at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from 56th St Station to New York Penn Station. However, there are services departing from 56th St Station station and arriving at New York Penn Station station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
56th St Station to New York Penn Station train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
56th St Station to New York Penn Station train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between 56th St Station and New York Penn Station is 136.9 km. The road distance is 150 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.