What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Hamden?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Hamden is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Hamden?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Hamden is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Hamden?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Hamden. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Whitney Ave @ Pinewood Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Hamden?

The distance between Philadelphia and Hamden is 174 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Hamden without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Hamden without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $24 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Hamden?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Philadelphia to Hamden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Hamden bus from?

Philadelphia to Hamden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Hamden?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Hamden is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $24 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $85 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Hamden bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Hamden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Hamden?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Hamden is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Philadelphia to Hamden.

Where can I stay near Hamden?

There are 183+ hotels available in Hamden.

Philadelphia to Hamden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Hamden by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Haventrain Acela
4h 19m
$24–662
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Stationbus New York
6h 1m
$27–82
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain New Haven
6h 2m
$38–67
Drive 172.5 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Hamdencar 172.5 mi
3h 25m
$32–46
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
4h 48m
$24–1,199
Fly, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
2. Take the train from Windsor Locks to New Haventrain
5h 56m
$177–785

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

135Weekly Services

4h 19mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.9 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Haven every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–700 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Two other operators also service this route. 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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