There are 4 ways to get from Elmont to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Valley Stream to New York Penn Stationtrain Long Beach Branch / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 56m$29–616Drive 107.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elmont to Philadelphiacar 107.3 mi
2h 14m$20–29Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
4h 7m$27–41Bus via 188 St/64 Av
- Take the bus from 188 St/64 Av to 6 Av/W 42 Stbus Qm5
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
5h 28m$32–81
Elmont to Philadelphia by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elmont to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Elmont to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmont to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Holland Av / Hempstead and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Elmont to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Valley Stream and arriving at 30th Street Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Elmont and Philadelphia is 112 miles. The road distance is 108 miles.
The best way to get from Elmont to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $28 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Elmont to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Elmont to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Elmont to Philadelphia train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Valley Stream station.
The best way to get from Elmont to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $28 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Elmont, NY, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Elmont Rd +Opp Beth David Cemetery to 30th Street Station via Valley Stream Sta, Valley Stream, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Valley Stream to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from 188 St/64 Av to 6 Av/W 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Elmont to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Elmont to Philadelphia train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmont to Philadelphia is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Elmont to Philadelphia.
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