There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lawrence by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Lawrencetrain Far Rockaway Branch
3h 13m$28–611Drive 102.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Lawrencecar 102.2 mi
2h 22m$19–27Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
3h 38m$31–56Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Far Rockaway-Mott Avsubway A
3h 52m$28–47
Philadelphia to Lawrence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Lawrence is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Lawrence is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Mott Av /Rockaway Tpke via Parsons Blvd/88 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Lawrence via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Lawrence is 113 miles. The road distance is 102.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lawrence without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $27 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Philadelphia to Lawrence, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Lawrence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lawrence is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $27 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lawrence, NY, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Lawrence via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown hourly. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
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
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
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Far Rockaway-Mott Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Lawrence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Philadelphia to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Lawrence is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Philadelphia to Lawrence.
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