There are 5 ways to get from Long Island University to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or subway
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 Hicksville to New York Penn Stationtrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
3h 2m$31–621Drive 113.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Long Island University to Philadelphiacar 113.1 mi
2h 38m$21–30Bus, train via Philadelphia Bus Station
- Take the bus from LIU Post to Great Neck Sta / Northbus
- Take the train from Great Neck to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
4h 39m$31–50Bus, train
- Take the bus from LIU Post to Great Neck Sta / Northbus
- Take the train from Great Neck to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3h 20m$29–615Bus, line 7 subway
- Take the bus from LIU Post to Great Neck Sta / Southbus
- Take the bus from Great Neck Sta / South to Union St / Rooseveltbus
- Take the subway from Flushing-Main St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 7 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
5h 23m$34–49
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Long Island University to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Long Island University to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct train from Long Island University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Hicksville and arriving at 30th Street Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Long Island University and Philadelphia is 125 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.
The best way to get from Long Island University to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Long Island University to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Long Island University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hicksville station.
Long Island University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Island University to Philadelphia is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Long Island University to Philadelphia.
There are 810+ hotels available in Philadelphia.
What companies run services between Long Island University, NY, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Long Island University to 30th Street Station via LIU Post, Hicksville Sta / Jerusalem, Hicksville, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 3h 2m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Hicksville to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–18
Train from Great Neck to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $8–12
Train from Great Neck to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $8–12
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
- $50–80
- 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
- $50–80
- 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
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
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Flushing-Main St to 42 St-Times Square
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from LIU Post to Great Neck Sta / North
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from LIU Post to Great Neck Sta / North
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from LIU Post to Great Neck Sta / South
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Great Neck Sta / South to Union St / Roosevelt
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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