What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Elmont?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Elmont is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Elmont?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Elmont is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Elmont?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Elmont. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300 via Valley Stream Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Elmont?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Elmont. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Valley Stream via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Elmont?

The distance between Philadelphia and Elmont is 112 miles. The road distance is 103.4 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Elmont without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Elmont without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $29 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Elmont?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Philadelphia to Elmont, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Elmont bus from?

Philadelphia to Elmont bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Elmont train from?

Philadelphia to Elmont train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Elmont?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Elmont is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $29 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Elmont bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Elmont bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Elmont train arrive?

Philadelphia to Elmont train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Elmont?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Elmont is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Philadelphia to Elmont.

Where can I stay near Elmont?

There are 1930+ hotels available in Elmont.

Philadelphia to Elmont - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Elmont by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Valley Streamtrain Long Beach Branch / ...
3h 17m
$30–612
Drive 102.8 mi
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1. Drive from Philadelphia to Elmontcar 102.8 mi
2h 21m
$19–28
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
4h 3m
$30–50
Bus via 188 St/64 Av
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to 188 St/64 Avbus Qm5 / ...
4h 39m
$32–82

Philadelphia to Elmont by train and bus

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 111.7 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Elmont, NY, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300 via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Valley Stream, and Valley Stream Sta in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown hourly. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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