There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Yale University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Haventrain Acela
3h 38m$38–87Train via New York (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
4h 3m$29–636Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Stationbus New York
5h 15m$35–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain New Haven
5h 17m$37–58Drive 167.5 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Yale Universitycar 167.5 mi
3h 20m$31–45Fly, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
- Take the train from Windsor Locks to New Haventrain
5h 18m$55–566
Philadelphia to Yale University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Yale University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Yale University is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Yale University station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at New Haven Union Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Yale University. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at New Haven via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Yale University is 167 miles. The road distance is 168.4 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Yale University without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Philadelphia to Yale University, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Yale University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Yale University train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Yale University is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Yale University, 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 Yale University via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New Haven Union Station in around 5h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $170–700
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
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $23–270
- Business Class
- $80–320
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 New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Train from Windsor Locks to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Windsor Locks to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–20
- Peak
- $23–27
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- 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
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $10–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Yale University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Yale University train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Yale University is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Philadelphia to Yale University.
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