How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Hartford?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Hartford start from $42. The average price for this train route is around $71. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Hartford?

The average train ride duration from Philadelphia to Hartford is 4h 48m, covering a distance of 181 miles (292 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 13m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Philadelphia to Hartford route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 17 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Philadelphia to Hartford?

The earliest train departs from Philadelphia to Hartford at 3:25am. And the latest train departs at 7:01pm.

Train Philadelphia to Hartford from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	6h 59m	10:24am	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35am	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Train	4:55pm	30th Street Station	4h 53m	9:48pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35am	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Train	4:55pm	30th Street Station	4h 53m	9:48pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:19pm	30th Street Station	4h 33m	10:52pm	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
Train	5:15am	30th Street Station	4h 23m	9:38am	Harford Union Station	Fastest
Train	2:18pm	30th Street Station	5h 5m	7:23pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
Train	2:18pm	30th Street Station	5h 5m	7:23pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
Train	6:19pm	30th Street Station	4h 33m	10:52pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:15am	30th Street Station	4h 23m	9:38am	Harford Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	9:20am	30th Street Station	4h 48m	2:08pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
Train	9:20am	30th Street Station	4h 48m	2:08pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
Train	2:18pm	30th Street Station	5h 5m	7:23pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
Train	2:18pm	30th Street Station	5h 5m	7:23pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:50pm	30th Street Station	5h 6m	11:56pm	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35am	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Train	10:01am	30th Street Station	4h 13m	2:14pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35am	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:01am	30th Street Station	4h 13m	2:14pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:50pm	30th Street Station	5h 6m	11:56pm	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35am	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Train	10:01am	30th Street Station	4h 13m	2:14pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35am	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:01am	30th Street Station	4h 13m	2:14pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:58am	30th Street Station	4h 26m	10:24am	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35am	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Train	10:01am	30th Street Station	4h 13m	2:14pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35am	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:01am	30th Street Station	4h 13m	2:14pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:58am	30th Street Station	4h 26m	10:24am	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35am	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Train	10:01am	30th Street Station	4h 13m	2:14pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35am	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:01am	30th Street Station	4h 13m	2:14pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Hartford

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Hartford. The journey takes about 4 hours 48 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17train per day

4h 48mAverage Duration

181 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $204	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $563	Average Duration4h 48m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $42

Amtrak Philadelphia Hartford recent customer reviews

On time clean comfort

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July 19, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Hartford?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Hartford start from $42. The average price for this train route is around $71. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Hartford?
The average train ride duration from Philadelphia to Hartford is 4h 48m, covering a distance of 181 miles (292 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 13m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Philadelphia to Hartford route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 17 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Philadelphia to Hartford?
The earliest train departs from Philadelphia to Hartford at 3:25am. And the latest train departs at 7:01pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/09

$59

12/10

$59

Today

$73

12/12

$106

12/13

$103

12/14

$136

12/15

$68

12/16

$68

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $59

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $59 to $418 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-12-15.