How to get from Philadelphia to Long Island City
3 ways, 136 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 34m | $22–82 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 44m | $13–17 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 44m | $255–350 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:00 → 09:341h 34m · directAmtrak 642$37–82
- 08:04 → 10:462h 42m · 1 changeAmtrak 2152$22–61
- 08:04 → 10:212h 17m · 2 changesAmtrak 2152$22–62
- 08:04 → 10:172h 13m · 3 changesAmtrak 2152$22–61
- 08:09 → 10:582h 49m · 1 changeAmtrak 130$22–61
- 08:09 → 10:282h 19m · 2 changesAmtrak 130$22–62
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Long Island City?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 34m door to door. The straight-line distance is 136 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Philadelphia to Long Island City?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $13. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Philadelphia to Long Island City?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 1 direct train, the fastest taking 1h 34m. Fares run $22–82 across classes.
- How far is Long Island City from Philadelphia by road?
- About 158 km, roughly 2h 44m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $13–17; tolls and parking are extra.