There are 4 ways to get from Fairfield to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 53m$37–663Drive 143.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfield to Philadelphiacar 143.7 mi
2h 54m$27–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
4h 46m$41–71Bus
- Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0255s
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
6h 35m$37–95
Fairfield to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Post Rd. at Ruane St. and arriving at Philadelphia via Bridgeport Bus Stop and New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfield to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Fairfield and arriving at 30th Street Station via Stamford Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Fairfield and Philadelphia is 145 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfield to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Fairfield to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Fairfield to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.
Fairfield to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fairfield to Philadelphia is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Fairfield, CT, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Rd. at Ruane St. to Philadelphia via Bridgeport Bus Stop and New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $29–460
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–17
- Peak
- $20–23
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–75
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfield to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Fairfield to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to Philadelphia is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Fairfield to Philadelphia.
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