There are 4 ways to get from Fairfield University to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 32m$38–664Drive 145.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfield University to Philadelphiacar 145.7 mi
2h 57m$27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Fairfield-Black Rock to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
5h 24m$38–66Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0255s
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
6h 57m$30–58
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfield University to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfield University to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Boston Post Rd. at Belmont St. and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Bridgeport Bus Stop and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfield University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Fairfield-Black Rock and arriving at 30th Street Station via Stamford Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Fairfield University and Philadelphia is 148 miles. The road distance is 146.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfield University to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Fairfield University to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Fairfield University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.
Fairfield University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fairfield University to Philadelphia is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Fairfield University, CT, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fairfield University to Philadelphia Bus Station via Boston Post Rd. at Belmont St., Bridgeport Bus Stop, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $29–460
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Fairfield-Black Rock to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $21–24
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfield University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Fairfield University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield University to Philadelphia is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Fairfield University to Philadelphia.
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