The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 22 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for New Haven, CT on Tue, Nov 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 25 the direct buses cover the 241 km distance in an average of 5 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Tue, Nov 25 the slowest buses will take 5 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€36 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price |
4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $86 |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT buses for today, Monday, November 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 6h10 | 1:55 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 5h45 | 3:15 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 7h45 | 11:15 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 3:30 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 9h35 | 1:05 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 5:20 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 7h45 | 1:05 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined | 7:00 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 6h05 | 1:05 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 4h00 | 11:15 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 6h20 | 2:55 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 8:35 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 6h45 | 3:20 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 6h30 | 3:55 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined | 9:25 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 5h55 | 3:20 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined | 11:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 6h40 | 5:40 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined | 11:55 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 5h45 | 5:40 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined · undefined | 12:00 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 7h00 | 7:00 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined | 1:20 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 5h40 | 7:00 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined | 4:05 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 7h25 | 11:30 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 5h05 | 9:20 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 4:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 7h25 | 12:10 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined | 4:55 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 7h15 | 12:10 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined | 5:20 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 6h50 | 12:10 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 7h45 | 1:55 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 6h55 | 1:55 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT
Buses from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT start from as low as $36 (€29) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $44 (€36) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 15 daily trains from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT with 2 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 3h 45m but the average duration is 4h 27m
Train Operators
- Travel from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT with FlixBus and Greyhound
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is FlixBus.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT
- First train typically departs at 12:20 AM and the last at 11:45 PM
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CTYou can travel by bus between Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $29 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New Haven, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Yale University, a prestigious Ivy League institution known for its historic campus and museums
- Yale University Art Gallery, an art museum with a diverse collection spanning centuries and cultures
- Peabody Museum of Natural History, featuring exhibits on dinosaurs, minerals, and human evolution
- East Rock Park, a scenic park offering hiking trails and panoramic views of New Haven
- New Haven Green, a historic 16-acre park in the city center surrounded by notable architecture.
- Wooster Square, a vibrant neighborhood known for its authentic Italian cuisine and famous pizzerias
- Long Wharf Theatre, a renowned regional theater offering a variety of performances
- Shubert Theatre, a historic venue hosting Broadway shows and concerts
- Lighthouse Point Park, a coastal park with a historic lighthouse, beach, and carousel
- The Yale Center for British Art, housing the largest collection of British art outside the United Kingdom.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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