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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Hamdenby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Hamden by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Haventrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    5h 6m
    $39–662

  2. Drive 172.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Hamdencar car 172.5 mi
    3h 25m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain train New Haven
    5h 47m
    $43–82

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane PHL - BDL
    2. Take the train from Windsor Locks to New Haventrain train
    6h 3m
    $73–458

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Philadelphia
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Stationbus bus New York
    6h 1m
    $39–102

Philadelphia to Hamden by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Haven hourly. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Whitney Ave @ Pinewood Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New Haven Union Station, and Church St @ Chapel St in around 6h 1m.

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