There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to New Canaan by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 1m$35–637Drive 136.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to New Canaancar 136.1 mi
2h 46m$25–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 29m$37–599Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0240
5h 28m$53–116
Philadelphia to New Canaan by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to New Canaan is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to New Canaan is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to New Canaan. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Stamford Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to New Canaan. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at New Canaan via Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Philadelphia and New Canaan is 135 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to New Canaan without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $35 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Philadelphia to New Canaan, including transfers.
Philadelphia to New Canaan bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to New Canaan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to New Canaan is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $35 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and New Canaan, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Stamford Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to New Canaan via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Stamford Bus Stop, and Stamford in around 5h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- 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 Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $8–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
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 Stamford Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–29
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $21–29
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to New Canaan bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to New Canaan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to New Canaan is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Philadelphia to New Canaan.
There are 203+ hotels available in New Canaan.