The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT
Cheapest price
€53
Average price
€54
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €53.
Of the 3 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Stamford, CT on Sun, Dec 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 184 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €263.
Distance: 184 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€42 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €512 Average price |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 18m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
160 Northeast Regional | 12:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h35 | 2:54 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 1:20 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h26 | 3:46 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
54 Vermonter | 2:20 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h59 | 5:19 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 3:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h37 | 6:02 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 4:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h36 | 6:46 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 5:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h37 | 7:55 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 Acela | 5:39 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h07 | 7:46 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 6:20 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h26 | 8:46 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
666 Keystone Service · 140 Northeast Regional | 6:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h46 | 10:16 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1 transfer | |
140 Northeast Regional | 7:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h58 | 10:16 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
2254 Acela | 7:39 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h09 | 9:48 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 8:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h42 | 10:47 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 168 Northeast Regional | 8:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h25 | 12:50 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1 transfer | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 146 Northeast Regional | 8:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h21 | 1:46 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1 transfer | |
670 Keystone Service · 146 Northeast Regional | 9:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h36 | 1:46 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1 transfer | |
168 Northeast Regional | 10:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h32 | 12:50 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 11:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h27 | 1:46 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
![]() | 4:33 AM Philadelphia, PA | 6h00 | 10:33 AM Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 AM Philadelphia, PA | 3h08 | 10:33 AM Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:13 AM Philadelphia, PA | 2h35 | 11:48 AM Stamford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 184 km distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 184 km |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 23:30 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Stamford, CT from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stamford, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Washington Blvd.
- Colony Grill
- Barcelona Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa
- The Lloyd Stamford, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- Sheraton Stamford Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for Metro-North Railroad
- Hall 2: platforms 4-5 for Amtrak services
- Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line
- Bus: CT Transit Stamford
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