There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Stratford by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Stamford to Stratfordtrain New Haven
4h 14m$38–642Drive 152.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Stratfordcar 152.9 mi
3h 1m$28–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stratfordtrain New Haven
4h 28m$43–72Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
5h 24m$36–95
Philadelphia to Stratford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Stratford is to drive which costs $27 - $45 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Stratford is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $27 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Stratford. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Stratford Ave. at Main St. via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Bridgeport Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Stratford. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Stratford via Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Stratford is 153 miles. The road distance is 153.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Stratford without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $35 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Philadelphia to Stratford, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Stratford bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Stratford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Stratford is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $35 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Stratford, CT, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Stratford via Stamford Amtrak Station and Stamford in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Stratford Ave. at Main St. via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Bridgeport Transportation Center in around 5h 24m.
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
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
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Stamford to Stratford
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–12
- Peak
- $14–16
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Stratford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
- 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 Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Stratford bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Stratford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Stratford is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Philadelphia to Stratford.
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