There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Long Island University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, or subway
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 New York Penn Station to Hicksvilletrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
3h 21m$32–617Drive 113.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Long Island Universitycar 113.8 mi
2h 37m$21–30Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
4h 23m$32–52Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Great Necktrain
- Take the bus from Great Neck Sta / South to LIU Postbus
3h 37m$30–611Bus, line 7 subway
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Flushing-Main Stsubway 7 / ...
- Take the bus from Main St / Roosevelt to Great Neck Sta / Southbus
- Take the bus from Great Neck Sta / South to LIU Postbus
5h 10m$32–52
Philadelphia to Long Island University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Long Island University is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Long Island University is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Long Island University. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at LIU Post via Great Neck Sta / South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Long Island University. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Hicksville via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Long Island University is 124 miles. The road distance is 114.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Long Island University without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Philadelphia to Long Island University, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Long Island University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Long Island University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Long Island University is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Long Island University, NY, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Long Island University via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Hicksville, Hicksville Sta / Barclay, and LIU Post in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown hourly. Tickets cost $22–40 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
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
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Hicksville
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–18
Train from New York Penn Station to Great Neck
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 42 St-Times Square to Flushing-Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 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
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Great Neck Sta / South to LIU Post
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Main St / Roosevelt to Great Neck Sta / South
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Great Neck Sta / South to LIU Post
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
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
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Long Island University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Philadelphia to Long Island University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Long Island University is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Philadelphia to Long Island University.
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