There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Elmsford by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain Harlem
3h 7m$36–617Drive 117.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Elmsfordcar 117.2 mi
2h 15m$22–31Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to White Plains Stationbus FlixBus 2605
4h 39m$28–46Train, line 1 subway, line 1 bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Van Cortlandt Park-242 Stsubway 1
- Take the bus from BROADWAY @ W 242nd ST to E Main St @ S Stone Avebus 1
3h 53m$27–602Bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from BROADWAY @ W 242nd ST to E Main St @ S Stone Avebus 1
4h 43m$28–47
Philadelphia to Elmsford by train, foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Elmsford is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Elmsford is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Elmsford. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at E Main St @ N Central Ave via New York Midtown and White Plains Bus Terminal Lane E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Elmsford. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at White Plains via 42 St-Times Square and Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Elmsford is 118 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Elmsford without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $35 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Philadelphia to Elmsford, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Elmsford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Elmsford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Elmsford is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $35 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Elmsford, NY, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to E Main St @ N Central Ave via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 42 St-Times Square, Grand Central-42 St, Grand Central Terminal, White Plains, and White Plains Bus Terminal Lane E in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to E Main St @ N Central Ave via New York Midtown, White Plains Station, and White Plains Bus Terminal Lane E in around 4h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to White Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (914) 813-7777
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportation.westchestergov.com
Bus from BROADWAY @ W 242nd ST to E Main St @ S Stone Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/bee-line-home
- Schedules at
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/timetables-and-maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
Bus from BROADWAY @ W 242nd ST to E Main St @ S Stone Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/bee-line-home
- Schedules at
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/timetables-and-maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Elmsford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Philadelphia to Elmsford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Elmsford is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Philadelphia to Elmsford.
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