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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Waterfordby train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 5m
    $72–144

  2. Drive 211 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Waterfordcar car 211 mi
    4h 12m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, train via New Haven

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    7h 42m
    $47–129

  4. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 10m
    $63–683

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2602 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 56m
    $65–125

Philadelphia to Waterford by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to New London every 3 hours. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 49m.

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