The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
4 h 23 m
Average duration
4 h 46 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
290 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, 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 Hartford, CT will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
Of the 8 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Hartford, CT on Thu, Feb 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct trains cover the 290 km distance in an average of 4 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 23 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 the slowest trains will take 5 h 9 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.
150 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line
82 Northeast Regional · 474 Amtrak Hartford Line
42 Pennsylvanian · 146 Northeast Regional
140 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line
164 Northeast Regional · 486 Valley Flyer
146 Northeast Regional
82 Northeast Regional · 474 Amtrak Hartford Line
140 Northeast Regional
150 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford LineTravel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $126.
Distance: 180 miles (290 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$88 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $430 Average price |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT trains for today, Wednesday, February 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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150 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:15 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h09 | 3:24 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | ||
54 Vermonter | 2:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h46 | 7:09 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | ||
164 Northeast Regional · 486 Valley Flyer | 4:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h31 | 8:36 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | ||
140 Northeast Regional | 7:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h04 | 12:23 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | ||
194 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 8:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h22 | 1:27 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | ||
42 Pennsylvanian · 146 Northeast Regional | 8:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 7h27 | 3:52 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | ||
146 Northeast Regional | 11:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h33 | 3:52 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| Thursday, February 26 | ||||||
![]() | 12:01 AM Philadelphia, PA | 4h55 | 4:56 AM Hartford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | ||
This is the last train of the day. | ||||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€35) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 180 miles (290 km) distance in 4h 13m.
Distance 180 miles (290 km) |
Average train duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€35) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 13m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 20:18 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Hartford, CT from $27 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hartford, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with multiple access points around the station.
- Salute
- Max Downtown
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- The Goodwin Hotel
- Hilton Hartford
- Marriott Hartford Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- 4 places, covered
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and CTrail services
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTfastrak
- Local bus services
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