There are 6 ways to get from Southbury to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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
5h 46m$52–661Drive 170.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southbury to Philadelphiacar 170.8 mi
3h 22m$32–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Waterbury to Bridgeporttrain
- Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
6h 56m$54–101Bus, fly
- Take the bus from W Main St @ Leavenworth St to Central Row South Side @ Travelersbus
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BDL - PHL
6h 4m$62–406Train
- Take the train from Waterbury to Bridgeporttrain Waterbury
- Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
6h 1m$58–121Bus
- Take the bus from W Main St @ Leavenworth St to Asylum St @ Bushnell Parkbus 928
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus
8h 28m$54–153
Southbury to Philadelphia by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southbury to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Southbury to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Southbury to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Heritage Rd @ opp Pomperaug Woods and arriving at Philadelphia via W Main St @ Leavenworth St, Hartford Union Station and New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Southbury 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 5h 46m.
The distance between Southbury and Philadelphia is 194 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.
The best way to get from Southbury to Philadelphia without a car is to train via New York which takes 5h 46m and costs $50 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Southbury to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Southbury to Philadelphia bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from W Main St @ Leavenworth St station.
Southbury to Philadelphia train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Waterbury station.
The best way to get from Southbury to Philadelphia is to train via New York which takes 5h 46m and costs $50 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Southbury, CT, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Heritage Rd @ opp Pomperaug Woods to 30th Street Station via S Main St @ E Main St, Waterbury, Bridgeport, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heritage Rd @ opp Pomperaug Woods to Philadelphia via S Main St @ E Main St, W Main St @ Leavenworth St, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Hartford Union Station, and New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 8h 28m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Waterbury to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Waterbury to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Waterbury to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from W Main St @ Leavenworth St to Central Row South Side @ Travelers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–6
Bus from W Main St @ Leavenworth St to Asylum St @ Bushnell Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–65
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Southbury to Philadelphia bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Asylum St @ Bushnell Park station.
Southbury to Philadelphia train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Bridgeport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southbury to Philadelphia is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Southbury to Philadelphia.
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