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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 $30, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$59 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $584 (€471) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $631 (€510).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Flight takes on average 10h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· 9:20 AM5h35Stamford, Station Pl, CT2:55 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
· 9:20 AM5h35Stamford, Station Pl, CT2:55 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
2167 Acela4:01 PM2h06Stamford Station, Stamford, CT6:07 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$3551One-way0 transfers
Other options
179 Northeast Regional11:00 PM2h39Stamford Station, Stamford, CT1:39 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$931One-way0 transfers
173 Northeast Regional3:01 PM2h28Stamford Station, Stamford, CT5:29 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1271One-way0 transfers
177 Northeast Regional9:04 PM2h41Stamford Station, Stamford, CT11:45 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1271One-way0 transfers
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AA11475:29 PM3h41LaGuardia Airport9:10 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4691One-way1 transfer
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AA43776:00 AM3h49LaGuardia Airport9:49 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$4691One-way1 transfer
AA4654 · AA440711:00 AM3h51LaGuardia Airport2:51 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4691One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $584 (€471) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $631 (€510).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Flight takes on average 10h 50m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stamford, CT and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Westchester County Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stamford Station, Stamford, CT and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Buses mostly depart from Stamford, Station Pl, CT and arrive in Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 17 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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