What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building is to train via Trenton which costs $7 - $29 and takes 3h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Empire State Building?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at New York Midtown via Broad St & Snyder Av and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Empire State Building?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building station. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building?

The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Empire State Building is 99 miles. The road distance is 103.5 miles.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building bus from?

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building train from?

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building?

The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $22 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 4h 1m.

Can I drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 2970+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Can I share a ride from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Empire State Building. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building

Q: How long does it take to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building, including transfers.

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 8m
$23–603
Train via Trenton
cheapest
1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Tre
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
3h 52m
$8–29
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
4h 1m
$28–46
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Empire State Buildingrideshare 102.9 mi
2h 1m
Drive 102.9 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Buildingcar 102.9 mi
2h 1m
$19–28

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Empire State Building by train and foot (Amtrak)

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Distance: 98.8 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown hourly. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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