There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Upper West Side by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 39m$24–599Drive 97.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Upper West Sidecar 97.3 mi
1h 52m$18–26Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2h 30m$24–35Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2h 41m$25–43
Philadelphia to Upper West Side by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Upper West Side is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Upper West Side is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $23 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Upper West Side. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at New York Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Upper West Side. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at 86 St via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Upper West Side is 94 miles. The road distance is 97.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Upper West Side without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $23 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Philadelphia to Upper West Side, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Upper West Side bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Upper West Side train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Upper West Side is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $23 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via New York Midtown, which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Upper West Side, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $23–55 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown every 2 hours. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
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
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Upper West Side bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Philadelphia to Upper West Side train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Upper West Side is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Philadelphia to Upper West Side.
There are 3741+ hotels available in Upper West Side.