There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Connecticut by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via New York (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
3h 42m$21–806Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bridgeport Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
6h 31m$20–260Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York MidtownFlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to BridgeportNew Haven
4h 16m$34–70Drive 149.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Bridgeport149.6 mi
2h 55m$28–40Fly
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)PHL - BDL
3h 32m$138–573Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus StopGreyhound US0255s
5h$29–61
Philadelphia to Connecticut by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Connecticut is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Connecticut is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Connecticut. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Bridgeport Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Bridgeport Amtrak Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Connecticut is 149 miles. The road distance is 150.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Connecticut without a car is to train via New York which takes 3h 42m and costs $20 - $850.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Philadelphia to Connecticut, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Connecticut bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Connecticut train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Connecticut is to train via New York which takes 3h 42m and costs $20 - $850. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $600 and takes 3h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $29 - $65 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Connecticut, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) 5 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $8–210
- Business Class
- $50–250
Train from 30th Street Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $20–260
- Business Class
- $75–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–17
- Peak
- $20–23
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Connecticut bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Connecticut train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Connecticut is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Philadelphia to Connecticut.
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