How to get from Philadelphia to Manhattan
3 ways, 137 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, 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 35m | $22–85 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 46m | $13–17 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 46m | $255–350 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:00 → 09:361h 36m · directAmtrak 642$39–85
- 08:04 → 10:222h 18m · 1 changeAmtrak 2152$22–61
- 08:04 → 10:202h 16m · 2 changesAmtrak 2152$22–61
- 08:09 → 10:392h 30m · 1 changeAmtrak 130$22–61
- 08:20 → 10:222h 2m · 2 changesSEPTA T3$22–61
- 08:20 → 10:202h · 3 changesSEPTA T3$22–61
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 Manhattan?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 35m door to door. The straight-line distance is 137 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Philadelphia to Manhattan?
- 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 Manhattan?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 3 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 35m. Fares run $22–85 across classes.
- How far is Manhattan from Philadelphia by road?
- About 159 km, roughly 2h 46m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $13–17; tolls and parking are extra.