There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Hamden by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
- Take the train from Windsor Locks to New Haventrain
4h 44m$76–443Drive 179.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Hamdencar 179.6 mi
3h 37m$33–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
6h 6m$39–706Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Stationbus New York
8h 17m$44–129Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Hamden179.6 mi
3h 37m
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Hamden by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Hamden is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Hamden is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Hamden. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Whitney Ave @ Pinewood Rd via Broad St & Snyder Av, Philadelphia, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Hamden. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at New Haven via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Hamden is 256 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Hamden without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $35 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Hamden, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Hamden bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Hamden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Hamden is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $35 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Hamden, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Haven hourly. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Whitney Ave @ Pinewood Rd via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS, Broad St & Snyder Av, Broad St & Walnut St, Philadelphia, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New Haven Union Station, and Church St @ Chapel St in around 8h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Windsor Locks to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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 30th Street Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $170–700
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Hamden
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Hamden bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Hamden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Hamden is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Hamden.
There are 247+ hotels available in Hamden.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Hamden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









