There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Stamford 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 / ...
3h 8m$29–650Drive 128.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Stamfordcar 128.2 mi
2h 31m$24–34Bus, 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 / ...
3h 36m$30–586Bus
- 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
4h 35m$32–88
Philadelphia to Stamford by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Stamford is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Stamford is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Stamford. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Stamford Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Stamford Amtrak Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Stamford is 127 miles. The road distance is 129 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Stamford without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $29 - $650.
The train from 30Th Street Station to Stamford Amtrak Station takes 3h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.
Philadelphia to Stamford bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Stamford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Stamford is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $29 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $90 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Stamford, 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 Stamford Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 35m.
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
- $22–40
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Stamford bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Stamford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Stamford is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Philadelphia to Stamford.
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