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Cheap train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT

Showing times and prices for Apr 24

Cheapest

$34

Average

$52

The best way to find a cheap train 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.

08:55PM3h30

Philadelphia, PA

12:25AMNew Haven, CT

$341One-way

0 transfers

02:57PM3h14

Philadelphia, PA

06:11PMNew Haven, CT

$341One-way

0 transfers

11:43PM3h57

Philadelphia, PA

03:40AMNew Haven, CT

$581One-way

0 transfers

05:33AM6h51

Philadelphia, PA

12:24PMNew Haven, CT

$581One-way

0 transfers

08:05PM3h39

Philadelphia, PA

11:44PMNew Haven, CT

$781One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

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 €24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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Most popular Train	Bus
€60 Average price	€42 Average price Cheapest
5h 26m Average duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 21m Average duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday, April 23

Last updated at 8:28 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
190 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line	9:52 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	5h01	2:53 PM New Haven, CT	1 transfer
190 Northeast Regional	9:52 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h40	1:32 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
190 Northeast Regional · 3590 AMTRAK	9:52 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h56	1:48 PM New Haven, CT	1 transfer
190 Northeast Regional · 3490 AMTRAK	9:52 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h56	1:48 PM New Haven, CT	1 transfer
170 Northeast Regional	10:54 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h42	2:36 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
170 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line	10:54 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h59	2:53 PM New Haven, CT	1 transfer
640 Keystone Service+2152 Acela	10:56 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h42	2:38 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT	1 transfer
2152 Acela	11:29 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h09	2:38 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
130 Northeast Regional · 56 Vermonter	12:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	4h47	5:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT	1 transfer
2154 Acela	12:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h11	3:40 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
172 Northeast Regional	1:04 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h40	4:44 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
56 Vermonter	1:57 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h14	5:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
86 Northeast Regional · 486 Valley Flyer	2:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	4h01	6:52 PM New Haven, CT	1 transfer
86 Northeast Regional	2:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h28	6:19 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
2162 Acela	3:02 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h07	6:09 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
174 Northeast Regional	4:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h36	8:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
134 Northeast Regional · 184 Northeast Regional	5:54 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	5h07	11:01 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT	1 transfer
650 Keystone Service · 184 Northeast Regional	6:09 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	4h52	11:01 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT	1 transfer
2166 Acela	6:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h05	9:34 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
184 Northeast Regional	7:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h46	11:01 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
2168 Acela	7:27 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h12	10:39 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
94 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer	7:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h57	11:52 PM New Haven, CT	1 transfer
94 Northeast Regional	7:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h30	11:25 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
2170 Acela	8:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h11	11:42 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
148 Northeast Regional	8:53 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h39	12:32 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
148 Northeast Regional	8:53 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	4h02	12:55 AM New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line	9:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	5h02	2:17 AM New Haven, CT	2 transfers
652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional	9:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	4h25	1:40 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT	1 transfer
2172 Acela	9:28 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h19	12:47 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
176 Northeast Regional	9:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h28	12:59 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
178 Northeast Regional	9:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h42	1:40 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line	9:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	4h19	2:17 AM New Haven, CT	1 transfer
654 Keystone Service · 136 Northeast Regional	10:43 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h57	2:40 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT	1 transfer
654 Keystone Service · 136 Northeast Regional	10:43 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	4h19	3:02 AM New Haven, CT	1 transfer
136 Northeast Regional	10:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	4h04	3:02 AM New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
136 Northeast Regional	10:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	3h42	2:40 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT

Showing times and prices for Apr 24

Fastest Journey

3 h 14 m

Average

4 h 27 m

Trains per day

Distance

241 km

Of the 8 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for New Haven, CT every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

02:57PM3h14

Philadelphia, PA

06:11PMNew Haven, CT

$341One-way

0 transfers

08:55PM3h30

Philadelphia, PA

12:25AMNew Haven, CT

$341One-way

0 transfers

10:58AM3h34

Philadelphia, PA

02:32PMNew Haven, CT

$1441One-way

0 transfers

08:05PM3h39

Philadelphia, PA

11:44PMNew Haven, CT

$781One-way

0 transfers

11:50PM3h50

Philadelphia, PA

03:40AMNew Haven, CT

$981One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT

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Trains from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT run on average 35 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€27) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $29 (€24)

Distance

149 miles (241 km)

Average train duration

4h 56m

Cheapest ticket price

$32 (€27)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 14m

First train

05:26

Last train

23:58

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $29 (€24)

Train companies: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT trains

Buy your official Amtrak and Amtrak Acela train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT from $29 (€24) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey to New Haven, CT from Philadelphia, PA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 3 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: $29
Amtrak frequency: 10 a day

Acela is the flagship high-speed train service from Amtrak, the main train provider in the United States. Acela high-speed trains operate services along the Northeast Corridor, connecting popular destinations like Washington, D. C. Baltimore, Philadelphia, NYC, Providence, and Boston, just to name a few. Amtrak Acela trains are the fastest in the U. S. Reaching speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). Known for their superior comfort, Acela trains have spacious and comfortable seats with more legroom than Amtrak’s Coach Class seats. You can choose between booking a Business Class or First Class seat on an Acela train to New Haven, CT from Philadelphia, PA. In both classes amenities include seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting at every seat, conference tables and large tray tables. Passengers can also purchase food and drinks on the train at Café Acela.

Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT train information with Amtrak Acela:

Average Duration: 2 h 59 min
Cheapest Price: $521
Amtrak Acela frequency: 6 a day

Traveling by train from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT

Traveling between Philadelphia, PA and New Haven, CT is a convenient journey made easy by Amtrak. The train service offers comfortable seating and scenic views as you traverse the Northeast Corridor. With multiple daily departures, passengers can enjoy a seamless connection between these two cities while experiencing the efficiency of rail travel in this region.

Train Connection: Philadelphia to New Haven

Traveling from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT takes approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes. There are up to 12 direct connections available each day. Passengers will depart from 30th Street Station, PA and arrive at Union Station, CT.

Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT

The first daily train journey departs from Philadelphia at 5:11 AM, providing an early start for travelers heading to New Haven. The last departure of the day is scheduled for 10:50 PM, allowing late-night arrivals in this charming Connecticut city.

Train Tickets Price for Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT

The cheapest ticket price for a train journey from Philadelphia to New Haven is $24 (22€). This fare provides an economical option for travelers looking to explore the vibrant culture and attractions of both cities.

Exploring New Haven: A Cultural and Educational Hub

Yale University, founded in 1701, is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education in the United States. Its significance lies not only in its academic excellence but also as a cultural hub that has produced numerous influential leaders across various fields. Unique features include its stunning Gothic architecture, such as Harkness Tower, and the Yale University Art Gallery which houses an impressive collection spanning centuries.

The New Haven Green serves as a historic public park at the heart of downtown New Haven and dates back to colonial times when it was used for community gatherings and religious services. This landmark holds great significance as a symbol of civic pride and social interaction within the city’s vibrant culture. What makes it unique are its beautifully landscaped grounds surrounded by iconic buildings like Trinity Church and City Hall, making it an ideal spot for relaxation or enjoying local events.

The Peabody Museum of Natural History is renowned for being one of America’s oldest natural history museums, established in 1866 with a mission to educate visitors about our planet's biodiversity through engaging exhibits. It plays a significant role in research on evolution while fostering appreciation for science among all ages through interactive displays featuring dinosaurs to ancient artifacts from around the world. One standout feature is its Great Hall with life-sized dinosaur skeletons suspended from above—an awe-inspiring sight that captivates both children and adults alike!

FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT

FAQs: Travel by train from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT.

Cheap train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT can start from as little as $35 (€29) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT is $71 (€59); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT is 3 h 27 min to travel the 149 mile (241 km) long journey, with around there are 36 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT leaves at 12: 11 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT leaves at 10: 41 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT without having to change trains with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. There are 21 direct trains from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to New Haven, CT. Take the fast train with Amtrak Acela from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT.

For the best Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to New Haven, CT from Philadelphia, PA to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 41 PM.

A trip to New Haven, CT from Philadelphia, PA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 27 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT by train is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT

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The major train station for departures in Philadelphia is 30th Street Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at 30th Street Station for your trip from Philadelphia to New Haven.

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