The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT
Cheapest price
$145
Average price
$257
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT will cost around $257 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $145.
Of the 33 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for New Haven, CT on Thu, Apr 02, 18 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 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 2 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest trains will take 3 h 26 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.
66 Northeast Regional03:22AM4h0230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA07:24AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1451One-way0 transfers
66 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line03:22AM6h2230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA09:44AMNew Haven, CT$1491One-way1 transfer
654 Keystone Service · 136 Northeast Regional06:49PM3h5130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA10:40PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1591One-way1 transfer
654 Keystone Service · 136 Northeast Regional06:49PM4h2330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:12PMNew Haven, CT$1601One-way1 transfer
190 Northeast Regional05:58AM3h3430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA09:32AMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1831One-way0 transfers
2166 Acela02:32PM3h0230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA05:34PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$4731One-way0 transfers
2162 NextGen Acela11:05AM3h0430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA02:09PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$4731One-way0 transfers
2168 Acela03:33PM3h0630th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA06:39PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$4731One-way0 transfers
56 Vermonter10:01AM3h1030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA01:11PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$2251One-way0 transfers
94 Northeast Regional03:59PM3h2630th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA07:25PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$2251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT trains for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
170 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h55 | 2:53 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
170 Northeast Regional | 10:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h38 | 2:36 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
130 Northeast Regional · 56 Vermonter | 12:34 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h37 | 5:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
172 Northeast Regional | 1:08 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h36 | 4:44 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
56 Vermonter | 2:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h10 | 5:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional · 486 Valley Flyer | 2:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h01 | 6:52 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
86 Northeast Regional | 2:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h28 | 6:19 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2162 NextGen Acela | 3:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h04 | 6:09 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 4:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h39 | 8:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
134 Northeast Regional · 184 Northeast Regional | 5:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h03 | 11:01 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
650 Keystone Service · 184 Northeast Regional | 6:14 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h47 | 11:01 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
2166 Acela | 6:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h02 | 9:34 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 7:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h38 | 11:01 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 94 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 7:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h23 | 11:47 PM New Haven, CT | 2 transfers | |
2168 Acela | 7:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h06 | 10:39 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 7:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h48 | 11:47 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
94 Northeast Regional | 7:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h26 | 11:25 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 8:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h08 | 1:03 AM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 8:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h37 | 12:32 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line | 9:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h40 | 1:57 AM New Haven, CT | 2 transfers | |
652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional | 9:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h23 | 1:40 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
176 Northeast Regional | 9:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h33 | 12:59 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line | 9:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h58 | 1:57 AM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
178 Northeast Regional | 9:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h41 | 1:40 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
654 Keystone Service · 136 Northeast Regional | 10:49 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h23 | 3:12 AM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
654 Keystone Service · 136 Northeast Regional | 10:49 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h51 | 2:40 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
136 Northeast Regional | 11:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h11 | 3:12 AM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 11:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h39 | 2:40 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
66 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line | 7:22 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h22 | 1:44 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
66 Northeast Regional | 7:22 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h02 | 11:24 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
190 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 9:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h55 | 2:53 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional | 9:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h34 | 1:32 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
190 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line | 9:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h46 | 1:44 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT run on average 33 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
There are 19 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 5m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 22:35 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and New Haven, CT from $31 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak
Traveling by train from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT
Traveling between Philadelphia, PA and New Haven, CT is a convenient journey made easy by Amtrak. The train service offers comfortable seating and scenic views as you traverse the Northeast Corridor. With multiple daily departures, passengers can enjoy a seamless connection between these two cities while experiencing the efficiency of rail travel in this region.
Train Connection: Philadelphia to New Haven
Traveling from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT takes approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes. There are up to 12 direct connections available each day. Passengers will depart from 30th Street Station, PA and arrive at Union Station, CT.
Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT
The first daily train journey departs from Philadelphia at 5:11 AM, providing an early start for travelers heading to New Haven. The last departure of the day is scheduled for 10:50 PM, allowing late-night arrivals in this charming Connecticut city.
Train Tickets Price for Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT
The cheapest ticket price for a train journey from Philadelphia to New Haven is $24 (22€). This fare provides an economical option for travelers looking to explore the vibrant culture and attractions of both cities.
Exploring New Haven: A Cultural and Educational Hub
Yale University, founded in 1701, is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education in the United States. Its significance lies not only in its academic excellence but also as a cultural hub that has produced numerous influential leaders across various fields. Unique features include its stunning Gothic architecture, such as Harkness Tower, and the Yale University Art Gallery which houses an impressive collection spanning centuries.
The New Haven Green serves as a historic public park at the heart of downtown New Haven and dates back to colonial times when it was used for community gatherings and religious services. This landmark holds great significance as a symbol of civic pride and social interaction within the city’s vibrant culture. What makes it unique are its beautifully landscaped grounds surrounded by iconic buildings like Trinity Church and City Hall, making it an ideal spot for relaxation or enjoying local events.
The Peabody Museum of Natural History is renowned for being one of America’s oldest natural history museums, established in 1866 with a mission to educate visitors about our planet's biodiversity through engaging exhibits. It plays a significant role in research on evolution while fostering appreciation for science among all ages through interactive displays featuring dinosaurs to ancient artifacts from around the world. One standout feature is its Great Hall with life-sized dinosaur skeletons suspended from above—an awe-inspiring sight that captivates both children and adults alike!
FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT 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 New Haven, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with both short-term and long-term options.
- Union League Cafe
- Zinc New Haven
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- The Study at Yale
- Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
- New Haven Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- 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
- Bus: CTtransit New Haven routes
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional, Acela Express
- Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line
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