There are 6 ways to get from Prospect to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train via New York
best- Take the train from Waterbury to Bridgeporttrain
- Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
4h 51m$57–666Drive 177.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Prospect to Philadelphiacar 177.7 mi
3h 35m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from New Haven to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
6h 50m$50–95Train, fly
- Take the train from Meriden to Windsor Lockstrain
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BDL - PHL
4h 30m$77–426Train
- Take the train from Waterbury to Bridgeporttrain Waterbury
- Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 7m$62–121Train, bus
- Take the train from Waterbury to Bridgeporttrain
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
6h 13m$59–98
Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prospect to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Prospect to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Prospect to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Waterbury Rd @ Highwood Mnr and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Temple St @ Chapel St, New Haven and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Prospect to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Waterbury and arriving at 30th Street Station via Bridgeport Amtrak Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Prospect and Philadelphia is 187 miles. The road distance is 178.7 miles.
The best way to get from Prospect to Philadelphia without a car is to train via New York which takes 4h 51m and costs $55 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Prospect to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Prospect to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Haven station.
Prospect to Philadelphia train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Waterbury station.
The best way to get from Prospect to Philadelphia is to train via New York which takes 4h 51m and costs $55 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Prospect, CT, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Prospect to 30th Street Station via Waterbury, Bridgeport, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Prospect to Philadelphia Bus Station via Waterbury Rd @ Highwood Mnr, Temple St @ Chapel St, New Haven, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Waterbury to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Waterbury to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Waterbury to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $22–24
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Haven to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Prospect to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Prospect to Philadelphia train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Bridgeport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prospect to Philadelphia is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Prospect to Philadelphia.
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