There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Upper West Side by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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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 12m$26–606Drive 104.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Upper West Sidecar 104.4 mi
2h 4m$20–28Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
3h 36m$30–59Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Upper West Side104.4 mi
2h 4m
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Upper West Side by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Upper West Side is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Upper West Side is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station to Upper West Side. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Broadway/W 86 St via W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Upper West Side. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at 86 St via 30th Street Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Upper West Side is 102 miles. The road distance is 105.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Upper West Side without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $25 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Upper West Side, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Upper West Side bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Upper West Side train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Upper West Side is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $25 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Upper West 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Upper West Side
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Upper West Side bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Upper West Side train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Upper West Side is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Upper West Side.
There are 3434+ hotels available in Upper West Side.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Upper West Side. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







