There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elmira by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Rochester, bus
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester to Elmirabus
5h 44m$147–790Drive 211.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elmiracar 211.2 mi
4h 33m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Elmirabus Greyhound US0205
7h 19m$70–113Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Elmira211.2 mi
4h 33mFly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane PHL - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Elmirabus
7h 6m$119–690Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane PHL - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Binghamtonbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmirabus
6h 47m$125–763Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamtonbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmirabus 948
7h 40m$53–669
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elmira by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elmira is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elmira is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station to Elmira. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia 30th St Station and arriving at Elmira via Scranton Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Elmira is 393 miles. The road distance is 212.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elmira without a car is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elmira, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elmira bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Philadelphia 30th St Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elmira bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Scranton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elmira is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elmira.
There are 33+ hotels available in Elmira.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Elmira, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Elmira via Gray 30th St Station, Philadelphia 30th St Station, and Scranton Bus Station in around 7h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to Elmira
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $45–80
Bus from Syracuse to Binghamton
- Saver
- $19–45
- Flexible
- $40–50
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmira
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmira
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Martz Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Elmira. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












