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

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Elyria start from R 1 740. The average price for this train route is around R 4 621. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from New York City to Elyria is 16h 29m, covering a distance of 683 km. The quickest train can get 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 run on 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 09:00. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Train New York City to Elyria from R 1 661 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Elyria on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	04:32	Elyria, OH	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	04:32	Elyria, OH	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 29m	03:29	Elyria, OH	No tags
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 54m	03:29	Elyria, OH	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 29m	03:29	Elyria, OH	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Elyria on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	04:32	Elyria, OH	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	04:32	Elyria, OH	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	18h 29m	03:29	Elyria, OH	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	18h 29m	03:29	Elyria, OH	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 37m	03:29	Elyria, OH	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Elyria on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	04:32	Elyria, OH	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	04:32	Elyria, OH	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	18h 29m	03:29	Elyria, OH	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	18h 29m	03:29	Elyria, OH	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 37m	03:29	Elyria, OH	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Elyria on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	04:32	Elyria, OH	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	04:32	Elyria, OH	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 29m	03:29	Elyria, OH	No tags
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 54m	03:29	Elyria, OH	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 29m	03:29	Elyria, OH	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Elyria on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 37m	03:29	Elyria, OH	Cheapest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	04:32	Elyria, OH	Fastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 52m	04:32	Elyria, OH	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 29m	03:29	Elyria, OH	No tags
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 54m	03:29	Elyria, OH	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 1 352, 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 priceR 1 352 - R 5 865	Average duration17h 10m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 740 - R 12 729	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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 740

US train 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 from R 1 740. The average price for this train route is around R 4 621. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Elyria?
The average train journey time from New York City to Elyria is 16h 29m, covering a distance of 683 km. The quickest train can get 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 run on 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 09:00. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

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R 1 661

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R 1 955

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R 2 836

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The cheapest trip from New York City to Elyria was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 661

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 R 1 661 to R 15 788 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 R 1 955, which is on 2025-12-13.