There are 4 ways to get from Washington Heights to Philadelphia by subway, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Line 1 subway, train
best- Take the subway from 181 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 3m$23–603Drive 99.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Heights to Philadelphiacar 99.6 mi
1h 57m$19–27Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New York to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2h 45m$20–40Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
3h 19m$24–43
Washington Heights to Philadelphia by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $18 - $27.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Heights to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from 181 St and arriving at 30th Street Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Washington Heights and Philadelphia is 99 miles. The road distance is 100.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Heights to Philadelphia without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 2h 3m and costs $22 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Washington Heights to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Washington Heights to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New York station.
Washington Heights to Philadelphia train services, operated by MTA, depart from 181 St station.
Washington Heights to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from New York to Philadelphia Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 181 St to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New York to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Heights to Philadelphia train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Heights to Philadelphia is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Washington Heights to Philadelphia.
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