There are 4 ways to get from Thornton to New Canaan by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 36m$66–698Drive 156.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thornton to New Canaancar 156.9 mi
3h 22m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0240
8h 36m$46–107Line 119 bus, line 113 bus, line 013 bus, train
- Take the bus from Cheyney Rd & Springlawn Rd to Chester Transit Centerbus 119
- Take the bus from Chester Transit Center to Claymont Transit Centerbus 113
- Take the bus from Claymont Transportation Center to Amtrak Station @ Front-Frenchbus 013
- Take the train from Wilmington to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Stamford to New Canaantrain
7h 6m$58–120
Thornton to New Canaan by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thornton to New Canaan is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Thornton to New Canaan is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Thornton to New Canaan. However, there are services departing from Cheyney Rd & Springlawn Rd and arriving at Stamford Bus Stop via 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctr, Philadelphia and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Thornton to New Canaan. However, there are services departing from Wawa and arriving at New Canaan via 30th Street Station and Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Thornton and New Canaan is 158 miles. The road distance is 157.8 miles.
The best way to get from Thornton to New Canaan without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $65 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Thornton to New Canaan, including transfers.
Thornton to New Canaan bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Thornton to New Canaan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Thornton to New Canaan is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $65 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Thornton, PA, USA and New Canaan, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Stamford Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheyney Rd & Springlawn Rd to New Canaan via Chester Transit Center, 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctr, 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 11th St, Philadelphia, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Stamford Bus Stop, and Stamford in around 8h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $29–460
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from Wilmington to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Stamford to New Canaan
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–8
- Peak
- $9–11
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Cheyney Rd & Springlawn Rd to Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chester Transit Center to Claymont Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- DART
Bus from Claymont Transportation Center to Amtrak Station @ Front-French
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- DART
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More Questions & Answers
Thornton to New Canaan bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Thornton to New Canaan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thornton to New Canaan is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Thornton to New Canaan.
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