There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lower East Side by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 20m$26–606Train via Trenton
cheapest- Take the train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Tre
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
4h 4m$11–32Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus FlixBus 2608
4h 46m$28–46Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Lower East Side101.1 mi
2h 1mDrive 101.1 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lower East Sidecar 101.1 mi
2h 1m$19–27
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lower East Side by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lower East Side is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lower East Side is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lower East Side. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at New York City Chinatown via Broad St & Snyder Av and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lower East Side. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Delancey St-Essex St via 30th Street Station and 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Lower East Side is 102 miles. The road distance is 101.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lower East Side without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $25 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lower East Side, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lower East Side bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lower East Side train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lower East Side is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $25 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Lower East Side, 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 City Chinatown 3 times a day. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–23
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Lower East Side
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lower East Side bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York City Chinatown station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lower East Side train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lower East Side is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lower East Side.
There are 3367+ hotels available in Lower East Side.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Lower East Side. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











