New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA train with Amtrak

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The cheapest and fastest trains from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA

Showing times and prices for Apr 02

Cheapest price

$111

Average price

$296

Fastest journey

2 h 51 m

Average duration

2 h 56 m

Trains per day

31

Distance

241 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $296 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.

Fast trains

Of the 31 trains that leave New Haven, CT for Philadelphia, PA on Thu, Apr 02, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Apr 02 the direct trains cover the 241 km distance in an average of 2 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .

On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest trains will take 3 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Amtrak55 Vermonter
    4:31 PM3h36
    Union Station, New Haven, CT
    8:07 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $1111One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak179 Northeast Regional
    10:12 PM3h30
    Union Station, New Haven, CT
    1:42 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $1451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 179 Northeast Regional
    8:55 PM4h47
    New Haven, CT
    1:42 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $1481One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak67 Northeast Regional
    9:10 PM3h44
    Union Station, New Haven, CT
    12:54 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $2241One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak175 Northeast Regional
    5:55 PM3h24
    Union Station, New Haven, CT
    9:19 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $2241One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 149 miles (241 km)

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4h 9m

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3h 39m

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5h 6m

Average total duration

4h 36m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Live departures

New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA train times

The table below shows live departures for New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
amtrak141 Northeast Regional9:34 AM New Haven, CT
4h13
1:47 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak141 Northeast Regional10:12 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT
3h35
1:47 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2153 Acela12:09 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT
3h01
3:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak495 Amtrak Hartford Line · 95 Northeast Regional12:19 PM New Haven, CT
3h37
3:56 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1 transfer
amtrak95 Northeast Regional12:43 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT
3h13
3:56 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak125 Northeast Regional1:00 PM New Haven, CT
4h00
5:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2155 NextGen Acela1:14 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT
2h56
4:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak125 Northeast Regional1:35 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT
3h25
5:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak471 Valley Flyer · 171 Northeast Regional2:10 PM New Haven, CT
4h05
6:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1 transfer
amtrak171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor2:38 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT
5h27
8:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1 transfer
amtrak171 Northeast Regional2:38 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT
3h37
6:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2159 Acela3:16 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT
2h56
6:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2159 Acela+amtrak19 Crescent3:16 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT
4h15
7:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1 transfer
amtrak_acela2159 Acela+amtrak97 Silver Meteor3:16 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT
4h49
8:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1 transfer
amtrak93 Northeast Regional3:58 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT
3h26
7:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak85 Northeast Regional4:42 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT
3h50
8:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2163 NextGen Acela5:13 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT
2h55
8:08 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak473 Amtrak Hartford Line · 173 Northeast Regional5:20 PM New Haven, CT
4h09
9:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1 transfer
amtrak173 Northeast Regional6:07 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT
3h22
9:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2167 Acela7:16 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT
2h51
10:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak137 Northeast Regional8:21 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT
3h29
11:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak55 Vermonter8:31 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT
3h36
12:07 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2171 NextGen Acela9:24 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT
3h05
12:29 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak175 Northeast Regional9:55 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT
3h24
1:19 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak417 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional11:55 PM New Haven, CT
4h59
4:54 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1 transfer
amtrak417 Amtrak Hartford Line · 177 Northeast Regional11:55 PM New Haven, CT
3h53
3:48 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1 transfer
Thursday, April 2
amtrak177 Northeast Regional12:13 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT
3h35
3:48 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional12:55 AM New Haven, CT
3h59
4:54 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1 transfer
amtrak479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 179 Northeast Regional12:55 AM New Haven, CT
4h47
5:42 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1 transfer
amtrak67 Northeast Regional1:10 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT
3h44
4:54 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak179 Northeast Regional2:12 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT
3h30
5:42 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA?

The best time to book your train from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA is 91 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA.

Journey information

Overview: Train from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA

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Trains from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA run on average 29 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.

There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 3h 2m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $30 (€24)
Distance
149 miles (241 km)
Average train duration
3h 39m
Cheapest ticket price
$31 (€25)
Trains per day
29
Direct trains
20
Fastest train
3h 2m
First train
12:26 AM
Last train
10:35 PM
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $30 (€24)

Train companies: Amtrak from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New Haven, CT and Philadelphia, PA from $30 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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Amtrak is the main passenger train operator in the United States, providing medium- and long-distance intercity services across 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Operating over 300 trains daily and serving more than 500 destinations, Amtrak connects cities and regions nationwide through routes such as the high-speed Acela in the Northeast Corridor, the scenic Coast Starlight along the West Coast, and the Empire Builder linking Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Other notable services include the Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the unique Auto Train, which allows passengers to bring their cars onboard. Amtrak offers a variety of classes to suit different budgets and travel needs, including Coach, Business, First Class, and Sleeper Class with options like Roomettes, Bedrooms, and Bedroom Suites for overnight journeys. Ticket types include Saver, Value, Flexible, Business, and Premium. Onboard amenities vary by service but may include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, dining options, and lounge access on select trains. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–Boston, San Diego–San Luis Obispo, San Jose–Sacramento, and Chicago–Seattle.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 13m
Cheapest Price
$31 (€25)
Amtrak frequency
22 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Amtrak
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for Business and First Class. Optional fee for Coach Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
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FAQs: Trains from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $31 (€25), while the average price is around $64 (€52).
The train from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA takes 3h 2m and runs 29 per day.
The first train from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA leaves at 12:26 AM.
The distance by train from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA is 149 miles (241 km).
The last train from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA leaves at 10:35 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA.
Yes, there is a direct train from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA. This service operates 20 times per day, provided by Amtrak, Amtrak.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA.
The train station in New Haven, CT that goes to Philadelphia, PA is Union Station, New Haven, CT, which connects to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
The cheapest way to get from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA is by bus, with a cost of around $30 (€24).
The train journey from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA offers a mix of urban and suburban landscapes, with views of the Connecticut and Delaware rivers, as well as glimpses of historic towns and cities along the route, making it a moderately scenic trip.
A day trip from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA is not feasible due to the travel duration of 3h 2m. However, there are 29 train services available per day for this journey.
In Philadelphia, PA, you can visit the Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence, and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were debated and adopted. Art enthusiasts can explore the Philadelphia Museum of Art, known for its vast collection and the famous Rocky Steps. For a taste of local culture, head to Reading Terminal Market, a bustling indoor space with diverse food options. Additionally, the Philadelphia Zoo offers a chance to see a wide variety of animals and interactive exhibits.
To experience Philadelphia's key attractions, such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Reading Terminal Market, a stay of 2 to 3 days is typically sufficient.
Yes, you can take the train from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA

New Haven
Philadelphia
The major train station for departures in New Haven is Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your trip from New Haven to Philadelphia.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
8
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking is available 24/7 with both short-term and long-term options.
Dining
Dining
  • Union League Cafe
  • Zinc New Haven
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • $0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • The Study at Yale
  • Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
  • New Haven Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Enterprise
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metro-North services
  • Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
  • Hall 3: access to parking and car rental services
Public transit options for Union Station
  • Bus: CTtransit New Haven routes
  • Amtrak: Northeast Regional, Acela Express
  • Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line
New Haven, State St and RR StationAccessibility
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility

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