There are 4 ways to get from Stamford to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 39m$29–650Drive 127.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stamford to Philadelphiacar 127.4 mi
2h 34m$24–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
4h 19m$36–70Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from White Plains Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
4h 44m$27–49
Stamford to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stamford to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Stamford to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Stamford to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Main St @ Atlantic St and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via White Plains Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stamford Amtrak Station station and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Stamford and Philadelphia is 127 miles. The road distance is 128.1 miles.
The best way to get from Stamford to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $29 - $650.
The train from Stamford Amtrak Station to 30Th Street Station takes 2h 39m including transfers and departs hourly.
Stamford to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from White Plains Station.
Stamford to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Stamford to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $29 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Stamford, CT, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from White Plains Station to Philadelphia Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Stamford Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- 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
- $16–18
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 Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from White Plains Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Stamford to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Stamford to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stamford to Philadelphia is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Stamford to Philadelphia.
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