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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$89 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
179 Northeast Regional10:12 PM3h27Union Station, New Haven, CT1:39 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
179 Northeast Regional10:12 PM3h27Union Station, New Haven, CT1:39 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2167 Acela3:16 PM2h51Union Station, New Haven, CT6:07 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2021One-way0 transfers
Other options
479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 179 Northeast Regional8:55 PM4h44New Haven, CT1:39 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$391One-way1 transfer
177 Northeast Regional8:13 PM3h32Union Station, New Haven, CT11:45 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$451One-way0 transfers
417 Amtrak Hartford Line · 177 Northeast Regional7:55 PM3h50New Haven, CT11:45 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$491One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 20 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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