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

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Elyria start from $91. The average price for this train route is around $214. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average train ride duration from New York City to Elyria is 16h 29m, covering a distance of 424 miles (683 km). The quickest train can get you there in 12h 52m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from New York City to Elyria?

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

Train New York City to Elyria from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for New York City to Elyria on January 27
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

Next departures for New York City to Elyria on January 29
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
NextGen 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
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 29m	3:29am	Elyria, OH	No tags

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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 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

17h 35mAverage Duration

434 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $231	Average Duration17h 35m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$91 - $947	Average Duration16h 29m	CO₂ emissions 62kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $91

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 from $91. The average price for this train route is around $214. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Elyria?
The average train ride duration from New York City to Elyria is 16h 29m, covering a distance of 424 miles (683 km). The quickest train can get you there in 12h 52m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the New York City to Elyria route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from New York City to Elyria?
The earliest train departs from New York City to Elyria at 9:00am. And 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

01/24

$96

01/25

$137

Today

No data

01/27

$96

01/28

$86

01/29

$96

01/30

No data

01/31

$96

The cheapest trip from New York City to Elyria was searched and found on Jan 28, 2026 with a price of $86

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 $86 to $913 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 $86 which is on 2026-01-28.