There are 5 ways to get from Ambler to State College by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
6h 26m$80–153Drive 184.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ambler to State Collegecar 184.6 mi
3h 24m$34–49Bus via Chestnut Hill Loop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 45m$40–63Train, fly
- Take the train from Ambler to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
4h 48m$61–423Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus 2642
7h 27m$34–59
Ambler to State College by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambler to State College is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Ambler to State College is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambler to State College station. However, there are services departing from Butler Av & Ridge Av and arriving at State College Bus Station via Chestnut Hill Loop and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Ambler and State College is 210 miles. The road distance is 185.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ambler to State College without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 26m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Ambler to State College, including transfers.
Ambler to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Ambler to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambler to State College is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Ambler to State College.
There are 64+ hotels available in State College.
What companies run services between Ambler, PA, USA and State College, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Ambler to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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