There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Waterbury by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
5h 47m$32–823Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0231
- Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stnbus 928
6h 55m$40–73Drive 178.8 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Waterburycar 178.8 mi
3h 30m$33–48Fly, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
- Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to E Main St @ Phoenix Stbus
5h 13m$53–380Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtownbus
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
6h 19m$46–71Train
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain Waterbury
8h 36m$32–272
Philadelphia to Waterbury by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Waterbury is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Waterbury is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stn via Main St @ Atheneum Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Waterbury via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Waterbury is 182 miles. The road distance is 179.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Waterbury without a car is to train via New York which takes 5h 47m and costs $30 - $850.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Philadelphia to Waterbury, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Waterbury bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Waterbury is to train via New York which takes 5h 47m and costs $30 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Waterbury, CT, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Waterbury via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, and Bridgeport in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stn via Hartford, Union Station and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- $18–250
- 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
- $11–85
- 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
- $35–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Bridgeport to Waterbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–12
- Peak
- $15–17
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
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–6
Bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to E Main St @ Phoenix St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Waterbury bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.
Philadelphia to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Waterbury is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Philadelphia to Waterbury.
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