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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train Acela
    2h 21m
    $17–650

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2602 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 35m
    $22–581

  3. Drive 128.2 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Stamfordcar car 128.2 mi
    2h 30m
    $24–34

  4. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2h 51m
    $18–1,146

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0240
    4h 35m
    $25–50

Philadelphia to Stamford by train (Amtrak)

Calendar131Weekly Trains
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Stamford, CT, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Stamford Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–650 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Stamford Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 35m.

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