There are 5 ways to get from Elmsford to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
3h 13m$35–621Drive 116.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elmsford to Philadelphiacar 116.2 mi
2h 20m$22–31Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from White Plains Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
4h 27m$28–48Line 1 bus, line 1 subway, train
- Take the bus from E Main St @ N Central Ave to Broadway @ Manhattan College Pkwybus 1
- Take the subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3h 25m$26–606Line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from E Main St @ N Central Ave to Broadway @ Manhattan College Pkwybus 1
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
4h 47m$28–51
Elmsford to Philadelphia by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elmsford to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Elmsford to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmsford to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from E Main St @ S Stone Ave and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via White Plains Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Elmsford to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from White Plains and arriving at 30th Street Station via Grand Central-42 St and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Elmsford and Philadelphia is 118 miles. The road distance is 116.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elmsford to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $35 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Elmsford to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Elmsford to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from White Plains Station.
Elmsford to Philadelphia train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from White Plains station.
The best way to get from Elmsford to Philadelphia is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $35 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Elmsford, NY, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from E Main St @ S Stone Ave to 30th Street Station via White Plains Bus Terminal Lane C, White Plains, Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from White Plains Station to Philadelphia Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from White Plains Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (914) 813-7777
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportation.westchestergov.com
Bus from E Main St @ N Central Ave to Broadway @ Manhattan College Pkwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/bee-line-home
- Schedules at
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/timetables-and-maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
Bus from E Main St @ N Central Ave to Broadway @ Manhattan College Pkwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/bee-line-home
- Schedules at
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/timetables-and-maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Elmsford to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Elmsford to Philadelphia train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmsford to Philadelphia is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Elmsford to Philadelphia.
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