There are 6 ways to get from Penn State University Park to Philadelphia by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
4h 52m$35–55Bus via State College Regional Airport (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2642
6h 13m$31–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
5h$71–113Drive 192.9 mi
- Drive from Penn State University Park to Philadelphiacar 192.9 mi
3h 38m$36–51Fly from Penn State University Park Airport
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
3h 28m$48–369Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDT - PHL
6h$59–369
Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penn State University Park to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Penn State University Park to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $45 - $370.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from State College Bus Station station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Penn State University Park and Philadelphia is 196 miles. The road distance is 194 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State University Park to Philadelphia without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $35 - $55.
The bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs once daily.
Penn State University Park to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
The best way to get from Penn State University Park to Philadelphia is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $370 and takes 3h 28m.
Penn State University Park to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State University Park to Philadelphia is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Penn State University Park to Philadelphia.
What companies run services between Penn State University Park, PA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from State College Regional Airport to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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