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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Hudson Riverby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Philadelphia to Hudson River by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry New York
    2h 30m
    $50–625

  2. Bus, ferry (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry New York
    3h 26m
    $52–71

  3. Bus, ferry via New York Midtown (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2602 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry New York
    3h 46m
    $51–71

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  • Distance: 97 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Hudson River, New York County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Hudson River. However, you can take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, take the line 1 subway to South Ferry, walk to Battery Park, then take the ferry to Liberty Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Liberty Island via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Times Square, Whitehall St-South Ferry, and Battery Park in around 3h 26m.

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