The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Waterbury, CT
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$149
Fastest journey
3 h 39 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, CT will cost around $149 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 43 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Waterbury, CT on Mon, Mar 23, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct trains cover the 252 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 39 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest trains will take 3 h 55 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.
654 Keystone Service · 136 Northeast Regional
654 Keystone Service · 136 Northeast Regional
654 Keystone Service · 136 Northeast Regional
148 Northeast Regional
136 Northeast Regional
174 Northeast Regional
190 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line
94 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer
170 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line
56 VermonterTravel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Waterbury, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Waterbury, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $383.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$78 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $440 Average price |
4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Waterbury, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Waterbury, CT trains for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
140 Northeast Regional | 6:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h44 | 11:02 PM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 6:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h24 | 10:42 PM Waterbury, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 6:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h53 | 11:11 PM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 146 Northeast Regional | 7:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 7h15 | 2:39 AM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 1 transfer | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 146 Northeast Regional | 7:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h47 | 2:11 AM Waterbury, CT | 1 transfer | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 146 Northeast Regional | 7:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 7h07 | 2:31 AM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 1 transfer | |
132 Northeast Regional | 9:04 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h12 | 1:16 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 10:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h52 | 2:11 AM Waterbury, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 10:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h20 | 2:39 AM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 10:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h12 | 2:31 AM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line | 7:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h49 | 2:14 PM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 1 transfer | |
66 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line | 7:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h19 | 1:44 PM Waterbury, CT | 1 transfer | |
66 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line | 7:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h39 | 2:04 PM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 9:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h55 | 2:53 PM Waterbury, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line | 9:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h16 | 2:14 PM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 9:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h25 | 3:23 PM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line | 9:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h46 | 1:44 PM Waterbury, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 9:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h17 | 3:15 PM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line | 9:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h06 | 2:04 PM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 1 transfer | |
170 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h17 | 3:15 PM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 1 transfer | |
170 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h55 | 2:53 PM Waterbury, CT | 1 transfer | |
170 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h25 | 3:23 PM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 1 transfer | |
130 Northeast Regional · 56 Vermonter | 12:34 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h22 | 5:56 PM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 1 transfer | |
56 Vermonter | 2:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h55 | 5:56 PM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional · 486 Valley Flyer | 2:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h22 | 7:13 PM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 1 transfer | |
86 Northeast Regional · 486 Valley Flyer | 2:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h01 | 6:52 PM Waterbury, CT | 1 transfer | |
86 Northeast Regional · 486 Valley Flyer | 2:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h30 | 7:21 PM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 1 transfer | |
648 Keystone Service · 174 Northeast Regional · 474 Amtrak Hartford Line | 3:54 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h53 | 8:47 PM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 2 transfers | |
648 Keystone Service · 174 Northeast Regional · 474 Amtrak Hartford Line | 3:54 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h02 | 8:56 PM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 2 transfers | |
174 Northeast Regional · 474 Amtrak Hartford Line | 4:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h24 | 8:56 PM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 1 transfer | |
174 Northeast Regional · 474 Amtrak Hartford Line | 4:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h15 | 8:47 PM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 1 transfer | |
174 Northeast Regional | 4:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h39 | 8:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Waterbury, CT
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Waterbury, CT run on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 20:59. The fastest train covers the 156 miles (252 km) distance in 3h 42m.
Distance 156 miles (252 km) |
Average train duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 3h 42m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 20:59 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Waterbury, CT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Waterbury, CT from $46 (€37). 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 Waterbury, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Waterbury, 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
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