There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Groton by plane, taxi, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to New Haven, taxi • 1h 57m
$255 - $680
Cheapest option
Bus, train • 7h 25m
$35 - $107
4 alternative options
Fly to Providence, train • 3h 49m
$113 - $299
Fly to Boston, train • 4h
$70 - $280
Train • 5h 44m
$64 - $187
Drive • 4h 13m
$22 - $35
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Groton is to drive, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 4h 13m.
The quickest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Groton is to fly and taxi which costs $250 - $700 and takes 1h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Groton. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at New London via Philadelphia and New York Moynihan Train Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Groton is 196 miles. The road distance is 227.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Groton without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $60 - $190.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Groton, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Groton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Philadelphia station.
The quickest flight from Philadelphia Airport to New Haven Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 3m.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Groton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New London station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Groton is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Groton.
- Distance: 196.2 miles
- Duration: 1h 57m
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Groton, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Groton via 30th Street Train Station, Philadelphia, and New York Moynihan Train Hall in around 5h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $550
Flights from Philadelphia to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $600
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $700
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $700
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston via Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $700
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $90 - $450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $20 - $330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Boston via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $350
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40 - $75
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $40 - $75
- Business Class Seat
- $60 - $120
Train from Boston to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45 - $90
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $45 - $90
- Business Class Seat
- $70 - $130
Train from Philadelphia to New York Moynihan Train Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40 - $85
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $40 - $85
- Business Class Seat
- $65 - $130
Train from New York Moynihan Train Hall to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $95
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $45 - $95
- Business Class Seat
- $75 - $140
Train from New Haven Union Station to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $70
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $35 - $70
- Business Class Seat
- $60 - $110
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25 - $40
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $25 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Business Seat
- $30 - $50
Train from Boston to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28 - $40
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $28 - $40
- Premium
- $190 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Business Seat
- $40 - $60
Train from Philadelphia to New York Moynihan Train Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Business Seat
- $40 - $60
Train from New York Moynihan Train Hall to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $45 - $70
- Business Seat
- $45 - $65
Train from New Haven Union Station to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24 - $35
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $24 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Business Seat
- $30 - $45
- Website
- shorelineeast.com
Train from New Haven Union Station to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8 - $11
- Schedules at
- shorelineeast.com
- Phone
- +1 1-877-265-8287
- Website
- boltbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Megabus Stop to 11 Ave & W 36 NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11 - $17
- Website
- boltbus.com
Bus from 36th St & 11th Ave NY to New Haven, CT
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9 - $13
- Website
- boltbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $140 - $170
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 203-334-2121
Norwalk Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- +1 203-855-1764
- Website
- norwalktaxi.com
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