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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 an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a train costs an average of $190.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$190 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Compare the available ways to get from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $132 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $190 (€159).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
Tickets start at around $190 (€159) compared to roughly $61 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$128 (-€107). The journey takes 3h 28m versus 3h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:00 PM4h00New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT3:00 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:00 PM4h00New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT3:00 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2151 Acela [NextGen]9:18 AM3h01Union Station, New Haven, CT12:19 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$3981One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1195 Northeast Regional9:01 AM3h30Union Station, New Haven, CT12:31 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$621One-way0 transfers
- 495 Amtrak Hartford Line · 1195 Northeast Regional8:19 AM4h12New Haven, CT12:31 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$651One-way1 transfer
- 1147 Northeast Regional10:28 AM3h47Union Station, New Haven, CT2:15 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$831One-way0 transfers
· 11:35 AM5h50New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT5:25 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$551One-way1 transfer- · 7:15 PM5h25New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT12:40 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$781One-way1 transfer
BZ 0210B · BZ 0817B · PPB 5737P · PPB 8460P10:55 AM10h50New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station)9:45 PMPhiladelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA$881One-way3 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA
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This is compared to other travel options from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $132 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $190 (€159).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
- 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 Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- 19 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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