There are 5 ways to get from Duncansville to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 7m$95–183Drive 217.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Duncansville to Philadelphiacar 217.3 mi
4h 4m$40–58Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
5h 36m$55–93Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
5h 1m$81–433Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDT - PHL
6h 48m$159–868
Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duncansville to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Duncansville to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Duncansville station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Duncansville station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at 30th Street Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Duncansville and Philadelphia is 241 miles. The road distance is 218.6 miles.
The best way to get from Duncansville to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Duncansville to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Duncansville to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Duncansville to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Duncansville to Philadelphia is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Duncansville, PA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Duncansville to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Duncansville to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duncansville to Philadelphia is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Duncansville to Philadelphia.
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