There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to East Haven by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 7m$42–663Drive 171 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to East Havencar 171 mi
3h 23m$31–44Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
6h 23m$43–64Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus Bz 0210
6h 26m$44–72
Philadelphia to East Haven by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to East Haven is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to East Haven is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to East Haven. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Main St @ Thompson Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Union Ave @ Union Station and Elm St @ Church St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to East Haven. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at New Haven via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Philadelphia and East Haven is 171 miles. The road distance is 172 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to East Haven without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $40 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Philadelphia to East Haven, including transfers.
Philadelphia to East Haven bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to East Haven train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to East Haven is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $40 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and East Haven, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Haven hourly. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Main St @ Thompson Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New Haven Bus Stop, Union Ave @ Union Station, Chapel St @ Church St, and Elm St @ Church St in around 6h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $170–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to East Haven bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to East Haven train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to East Haven is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Philadelphia to East Haven.
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