There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Franklin Square by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or subway
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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 34m$27–610Drive 105 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Franklin Squarecar 105 mi
2h 24m$20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to Franklin Av / Hempsteadbus n6 / ...
3h 40m$34–54Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempsteadbus n6 / ...
3h 49m$32–44
Philadelphia to Franklin Square by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Franklin Square is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Franklin Square is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Franklin Square. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Franklin Av / Hempstead via Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av and Jamaica Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Franklin Square. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Stewart Manor via New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Franklin Square is 109 miles. The road distance is 105.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Franklin Square without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $26 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Philadelphia to Franklin Square, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Franklin Square bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Franklin Square train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Franklin Square is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $26 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Franklin Square, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Franklin Av / Hempstead via New York Midtown, New York Penn Station, Jamaica, Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av, 168 St /Jamaica Av, and Jamaica Bus Term in around 3h 40m.
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
- $50–80
- 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
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Jamaica-179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Jamaica Bus Term to Franklin Av / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
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
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Franklin Square bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Philadelphia to Franklin Square train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Franklin Square is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Philadelphia to Franklin Square.
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