There are 5 ways to get from Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
3h 13m$31–72Bus via Philadelphia Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
4h 7m$18–37Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg to Philadelphiabus Fab 203
4h 1m$31–52Drive 111.3 mi
- Drive from Mechanicsburg to Philadelphiacar 111.3 mi
2h$21–30Bus, fly
- Take the bus from E Main St & Race St EB to Market Square Transfer Centerbus
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDT - PHL
4h 4m$100–757
Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia is to bus via Philadelphia Bus Station which costs $17 - $40 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from E Main St & Arch St EB and arriving at Philadelphia via Harrisburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at 30th Street Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Mechanicsburg and Philadelphia is 111 miles. The road distance is 112 miles.
The best way to get from Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Harrisburg station.
Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Harrisburg to Philadelphia 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
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 Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Harrisburg to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 800-632-9063
- Website
- rabbittransit.org
Bus from E Main St & Race St EB to Market Square Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.rabbittransit.org
- Adult
- $1–2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia.
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