What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Shelton?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Shelton is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Shelton?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Shelton is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Shelton?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Shelton. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Howe Ave @ Cornell St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Union Ave @ Union Station and Chapel St @ Temple St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Shelton?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Shelton. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Derby-Shelton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Shelton?

The distance between Philadelphia and Shelton is 164 miles. The road distance is 161.4 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Shelton without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Shelton without a car is to train via New York which takes 5h and costs $45 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Shelton?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Philadelphia to Shelton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Shelton bus from?

Philadelphia to Shelton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Shelton train from?

Philadelphia to Shelton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Shelton?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Shelton is to train via New York which takes 5h and costs $45 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $130 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Shelton bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Shelton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Shelton train arrive?

Philadelphia to Shelton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Shelton?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Shelton is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Philadelphia to Shelton.

Where can I stay near Shelton?

There are 273+ hotels available in Shelton.

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

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Train via New York (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h
$46–648
Drive 160.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Sheltoncar 160.4 mi
3h 10m
$30–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
6h 1m
$42–75
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 29m
$50–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Stationbus New York
6h 21m
$39–123

Philadelphia to Shelton by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 162.6 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Derby-Shelton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, and Bridgeport in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Howe Ave @ Cornell St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New Haven Union Station, Union Ave @ Union Station, Chapel St @ Church St, and Chapel St @ Temple St in around 6h 21m.

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