What is the cheapest way to get from New York to Center City?

The cheapest way to get from New York to Center City is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from New York to Center City?

The fastest way to get from New York to Center City is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $20 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between New York and Center City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between New York and Center City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from New York to Center City?

The distance between New York and Center City is 91 miles. The road distance is 88.9 miles.

How do I travel from New York to Center City without a car?

The best way to get from New York to Center City without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $20 - $600.

How long does it take to get from New York to Center City?

The train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30Th Street Station takes 1h 21m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the New York to Center City bus from?

New York to Center City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.

Where do I catch the New York to Center City train from?

New York to Center City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from New York to Center City?

The best way to get from New York to Center City is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $20 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $100 and takes 2h.

Where does the New York to Center City bus arrive?

New York to Center City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where does the New York to Center City train arrive?

New York to Center City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from New York to Center City?

Yes, the driving distance between New York to Center City is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from New York to Center City.

How do I get a train ticket from New York to Center City?

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How do I get a bus ticket from New York to Center City?

Book your New York to Center City bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Center City?

There are 915+ hotels available in Center City.

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There are 4 ways to get from New York to Center City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 21m
$20–600
Train via Trenton
cheapest
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain Tre
3h 6m
$6–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2h
$21–100
Drive 88.4 mi
1. Drive from New York to Center Citycar 88.4 mi
2h
$17–24

New York to Center City by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 90.3 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Center City, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $22–55 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h. Two other operators also service this route.

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