How to travel from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA

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Compare train and bus for New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA 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 39m. 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 $31.

Distance: 149 miles (241 km)

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$89

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$44

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$62

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4h 9m

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5h 1m

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4h 31m

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The cheapest way to travel from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $44 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA:

A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $89 (€72).

The fastest way to travel from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA is by train with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between New Haven, CT and Philadelphia, PA including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users.

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from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA

How to get from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak179 Northeast Regional
    10:12 PM3h27
    Union Station, New Haven, CT
    1:39 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak179 Northeast Regional
    10:12 PM3h27
    Union Station, New Haven, CT
    1:39 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak2167 Acela
    3:16 PM2h51
    Union Station, New Haven, CT
    6:07 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $2021One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 179 Northeast Regional
    8:55 PM4h44
    New Haven, CT
    1:39 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak177 Northeast Regional
    8:13 PM3h32
    Union Station, New Haven, CT
    11:45 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak417 Amtrak Hartford Line · 177 Northeast Regional
    7:55 PM3h50
    New Haven, CT
    11:45 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

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

Travel to Philadelphia, PA 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 New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA.

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There are 2 options to travel between New Haven, CT and Philadelphia, PA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $44 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA:

A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $89 (€72).

The fastest way to travel from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA is by train with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 31m.

The distance from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 149 miles (241 km).
The average frequency per day from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA is:
  • Around 28 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New Haven, CT and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Station, New Haven, CT and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Buses mostly depart from New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Infobus, Greyhound, CT Transit, Peter Pan Bus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:
  • 20 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Boston, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Philadelphia, PA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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