There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Herkimer by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train via Albany
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 48m$99–890Drive 247.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Herkimercar 247.8 mi
5h 56m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from New York to Herkimerbus Adt P704
9h 26m$66–236Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane PHL - SYR
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Utica Union Station to Herkimer Empire Dinerbus
7h 45m$132–943Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 49m$98–759Bus via Philadelphia Bus Station
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Herkimerbus Adt P704
9h 36m$62–201Fly to Albany County Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
- Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Utica Union Station to Herkimer Empire Dinerbus
8h 14m$114–770Fly to Rochester, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 21m$158–908Fly to Watertown International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Watertown International Airport (ART)plane PHL - ART
- Take the bus from Watertown Airport to Lowville Dollar Generalbus
- Take the bus from Lowville to Union Stationbus
9h 20m$74–452
Philadelphia to Herkimer by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Herkimer is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Herkimer is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Herkimer. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Herkimer via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Herkimer station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Utica Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Herkimer is 343 miles. The road distance is 249.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Herkimer without a car is to train via Albany which takes 8h 48m and costs $95 - $900.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Philadelphia to Herkimer, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Herkimer bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Herkimer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Herkimer is to train via Albany which takes 8h 48m and costs $95 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $240 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Herkimer, NY, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Herkimer via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Utica Amtrak Station, and Utica in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Herkimer via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 9h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Watertown International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- 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
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–170
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $25–80
- Business
- $55–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $28–90
- Economy Plus
- $30–95
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $14–60
- Business
- $45–140
- Business Plus
- $55–160
- Economy
- $16–65
- Economy Plus
- $18–75
Train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $20–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $23–80
- Economy Plus
- $25–85
Train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–120
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Herkimer
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–160
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
Bus from New York to Herkimer
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–160
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
- Phone
- +1 (800) 734.3950
- Website
- birniebus.com
Bus from Utica Union Station to Herkimer Empire Diner
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://birniebus.com/
- Schedules at
- https://birniebus.com/services/transit-services/
Bus from Utica Union Station to Herkimer Empire Diner
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://birniebus.com/
- Schedules at
- https://birniebus.com/services/transit-services/
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/
- Phone
- +1 315-376-6508
- Website
- lewiscounty.org
Bus from Watertown Airport to Lowville Dollar General
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- lewiscounty.org
- [email protected]
- Website
- ocgov.net
Bus from Lowville to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://ocgov.net/oneida/planning/hoctc
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Herkimer bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Herkimer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Herkimer is 249 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Philadelphia to Herkimer.
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