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How to get fromMadison to Philadelphiaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from New Haven to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    4h 35m
    $40–706

  2. Drive 185 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Philadelphiacar car 185 mi
    3h 44m
    $34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Providence
    2. Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus bus New York
    6h 49m
    $41–127

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Windsor Lockstrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BDL - PHL
    6h 1m
    $79–437

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminaltrain train New Haven
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    6h 3m
    $50–88

Madison to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar62Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Madison, CT, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston Post Rd @ Durham Rd to Philadelphia via Church St @ George St, George St @ opp Orange St, Union Ave @ Union Station, New Haven Union Station, and New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 49m.

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