There are 7 ways to get from Penn State University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or train
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Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
best- 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
4h 8m$67–397Drive 224.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penn State University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 224.9 mi
4h 26m$41–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 36m$82–174Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 59m$50–87Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Penn State University to Philadelphia-PHL224.9 mi
4h 26mTrain 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
5h 54m$145–853Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PIT - PHL
6h 45m$164–936
Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penn State University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Penn State University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to bus and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $65 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Penn State University station to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Broad St & Walnut St and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Penn State University station to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Penn State University and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 204 miles. The road distance is 226.2 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Penn State University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Penn State University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Penn State University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station twice 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
- $50–370
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- 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 Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Penn State University to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Penn State University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Penn State University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Penn State University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 669+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Penn State University and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.