How much is the train ticket from New York City to Elyria?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Elyria start at $142. The average price for this train route is around $378. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from New York City to Elyria?

The average train trip from New York City to Elyria takes 16h 29m and covers 683 km. The quickest train gets you there in 12h 52m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Elyria route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Elyria?

The earliest train from New York City to Elyria departs at 9:00am. The latest train departs at 3:40pm.

Train New York City to Elyria from $136 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for New York City to Elyria on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	4:32am	Elyria, OH	CheapestFastest
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	4:32am	Elyria, OH	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Elyria on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	4:32am	Elyria, OH	CheapestFastest
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	4:32am	Elyria, OH	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	18h 29m	3:29am	Elyria, OH	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	18h 29m	3:29am	Elyria, OH	No tags
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 37m	3:29am	Elyria, OH	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Elyria on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	4:32am	Elyria, OH	CheapestFastest
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	4:32am	Elyria, OH	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	18h 29m	3:29am	Elyria, OH	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	18h 29m	3:29am	Elyria, OH	No tags
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 37m	3:29am	Elyria, OH	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Elyria on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	4:32am	Elyria, OH	CheapestFastest
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	4:32am	Elyria, OH	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 29m	3:29am	Elyria, OH	No tags
	Train	10:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 54m	3:29am	Elyria, OH	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 29m	3:29am	Elyria, OH	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Elyria on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 37m	3:29am	Elyria, OH	Cheapest
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	4:32am	Elyria, OH	Fastest
	Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	4:32am	Elyria, OH	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 29m	3:29am	Elyria, OH	No tags
	Train	10:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 54m	3:29am	Elyria, OH	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 10:29 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Elyria

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Elyria. The journey takes about 17 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

17h 10mAverage Duration

684 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$111 - $479	Average Duration17h 10m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$142 - $1,039	Average Duration16h 29m	CO₂ emissions 62kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $142

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Elyria by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New York City to Elyria?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Elyria start at $142. The average price for this train route is around $378. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from New York City to Elyria?
The average train trip from New York City to Elyria takes 16h 29m and covers 683 km. The quickest train gets you there in 12h 52m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Elyria route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Elyria?
The earliest train from New York City to Elyria departs at 9:00am. The latest train departs at 3:40pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-10

$136

12-11

$160

Today

$136

12-13

$160

12-14

$232

12-15

$160

12-16

$198

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The cheapest trip from New York City to Elyria was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $136

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York City to Elyria, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $136 to $1,289 for a train ticket from New York City to Elyria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $160 which is on 2025-12-13.