The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Waterbury, CT
Cheapest price
$115
Average price
$226
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Trains per day
5
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 $226 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $115.
It's difficult to get from Philadelphia, PA to Waterbury, CT without transferring at least once.










Travel 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 €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €83.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€75 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €246 Average price |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Waterbury, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Waterbury, CT trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
190 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h55 | 3:53 PM Waterbury, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h16 | 3:14 PM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h25 | 4:23 PM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h46 | 2:44 PM Waterbury, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h17 | 4:15 PM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h06 | 3:04 PM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 1 transfer | |
170 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 11:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h17 | 4:15 PM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 1 transfer | |
170 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 11:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h55 | 3:53 PM Waterbury, CT | 1 transfer | |
170 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 11:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h25 | 4:23 PM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 1 transfer | |
86 Northeast Regional · 486 Valley Flyer | 3:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h23 | 8:13 PM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 1 transfer | |
86 Northeast Regional · 486 Valley Flyer | 3:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h02 | 7:52 PM Waterbury, CT | 1 transfer | |
86 Northeast Regional · 486 Valley Flyer | 3:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h31 | 8:21 PM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 1 transfer | |
648 Keystone Service · 174 Northeast Regional · 474 Amtrak Hartford Line | 4:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h01 | 9:56 PM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 2 transfers | |
648 Keystone Service · 174 Northeast Regional · 474 Amtrak Hartford Line | 4:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h52 | 9:47 PM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 2 transfers | |
174 Northeast Regional · 474 Amtrak Hartford Line | 5:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h24 | 9:56 PM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 1 transfer | |
174 Northeast Regional · 474 Amtrak Hartford Line | 5:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h15 | 9:47 PM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 1 transfer | |
174 Northeast Regional | 5:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h39 | 9:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 94 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 8:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h22 | 12:47 AM Waterbury, CT | 2 transfers | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 94 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 8:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h42 | 1:07 AM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 2 transfers | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 94 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 8:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h52 | 1:17 AM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 2 transfers | |
94 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 8:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h18 | 1:17 AM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 1 transfer | |
94 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 8:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h48 | 12:47 AM Waterbury, CT | 1 transfer | |
94 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 8:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h08 | 1:07 AM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 1 transfer | |
148 Northeast Regional | 9:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h39 | 2:34 AM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 9:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h08 | 2:03 AM Waterbury, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 9:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h29 | 2:24 AM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h08 | 3:26 AM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 2 transfers | |
652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h39 | 2:57 AM Waterbury, CT | 2 transfers | |
652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h00 | 3:18 AM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 2 transfers | |
178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h27 | 3:26 AM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 1 transfer | |
178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h19 | 3:18 AM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 1 transfer | |
178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h58 | 2:57 AM Waterbury, CT | 1 transfer | |
654 Keystone Service · 136 Northeast Regional | 11:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h53 | 4:43 AM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 1 transfer | |
654 Keystone Service · 136 Northeast Regional | 11:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h22 | 4:12 AM Waterbury, CT | 1 transfer | |
654 Keystone Service · 136 Northeast Regional | 11:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h44 | 4:34 AM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 1 transfer | |
136 Northeast Regional | 12:01 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h11 | 4:12 AM Waterbury, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 12:01 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h33 | 4:34 AM Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 12:01 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h42 | 4:43 AM Berlin Station, Berlin, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:26 AM Philadelphia, PA | 9h27 | 9:53 AM Waterbury, CT | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:58 AM Philadelphia, PA | 4h55 | 11:53 AM Waterbury, CT | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:01 AM Philadelphia, PA | 3h50 | 1:51 PM Waterbury, CT | 1 transfer | |
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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 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
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 44m.
Distance 156 miles (252 km) |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
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 $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 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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