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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Waterbury is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Waterbury is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Waterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Grand St @ State St via New York and Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Waterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Waterbury via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Waterbury?

The distance between Philadelphia and Waterbury is 182 miles. The road distance is 179.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Waterbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $50 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Philadelphia to Waterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Waterbury bus from?

Philadelphia to Waterbury bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Waterbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Waterbury?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Waterbury is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Waterbury bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Waterbury bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Waterbury train arrive?

Philadelphia to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bridgeport Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Waterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Waterbury is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Philadelphia to Waterbury.

Where can I stay near Waterbury?

There are 123+ hotels available in Waterbury.

Philadelphia to Waterbury - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Waterbury by train (Amtrak), bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain Waterbury
5h 8m
$51–105
Drive 178.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Waterburycar 178.8 mi
3h 30m
$33–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain
3. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
5h 52m
$49–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus
3. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State Stbus 229
6h 51m
$37–78
Train via New York
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
5h 10m
$47–649
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
2. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to E Main St @ Phoenix Stbus
5h 14m
$65–463

Philadelphia to Waterbury by train

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Distance: 180.5 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Waterbury via Bridgeport Amtrak Station and Bridgeport in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Grand St @ State St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, New Haven, and Church St @ Chapel St in around 6h 51m.

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