There are 5 ways to get from Yale University to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Haven to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 48m$35–85Drive 166.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Yale University to Philadelphiacar 166.6 mi
3h 23m$31–44Bus
- Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0305 / ...
5h 11m$35–68Train, bus
- Take the train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2602 / ...
5h 31m$37–58Train, fly
- Take the train from New Haven to Windsor Lockstrain
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BDL - PHL
4h 38m$53–576
Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yale University to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Yale University to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Yale University station to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from New Haven Union Station and arriving at Philadelphia via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Haven and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Yale University and Philadelphia is 167 miles. The road distance is 167.6 miles.
The best way to get from Yale University to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $85.
The train from New Haven to 30Th Street Station takes 3h 27m including transfers and departs hourly.
Yale University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Haven Union Station.
Yale University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from New Haven station.
The best way to get from Yale University to Philadelphia is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Yale University, CT, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from New Haven to 30th Street Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $23–270 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Yale University to Philadelphia via New Haven Union Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- 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 New Haven to Windsor Locks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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 Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Haven to Windsor Locks
- Ave. Duration
- 58 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 New Haven to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New Haven Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $10–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Haven Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yale University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yale University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yale University to Philadelphia is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Yale University to Philadelphia.
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