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Trip Overview

The average train between Waterbury and Philadelphia takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterbury to Philadelphia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 43m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
$356
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Waterbury to Philadelphia train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Waterbury and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterbury is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Bridgeport and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak4h 48m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 33m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak4h 40m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak4h 40m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak4h 40m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak4h 40m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak4h 40m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak4h 39m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak4h 41m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak4h 54m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak4h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waterbury to Philadelphia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Waterbury to Philadelphia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Waterbury, CT, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Waterbury to 30th Street Station via Bridgeport, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 42m.

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