There are 6 ways to get from Pennsylvania State University to Elkins Park by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- 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 38m$49–101Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 14m$34–60Drive 190.3 mi
- Drive from Pennsylvania State University to Elkins Parkcar 190.3 mi
3h 36m$35–51Fly from Penn State University Park Airport, train
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Elkins Parktrain
4h 2m$58–380Bus via State College Regional Airport (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2642
7h 34m$37–64Bus 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 36m$115–783
Pennsylvania State University to Elkins Park by foot, bus, and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania State University to Elkins Park is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania State University to Elkins Park is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania State University to Elkins Park station. However, there are services departing from Bigler Rd at Nittany Community Center and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Pennsylvania State University and Elkins Park is 203 miles. The road distance is 191.4 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania State University to Elkins Park without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 38m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Pennsylvania State University to Elkins Park, including transfers.
Pennsylvania State University to Elkins Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
Pennsylvania State University to Elkins Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania State University to Elkins Park is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Pennsylvania State University to Elkins Park.
There are 642+ hotels available in Elkins Park.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA and Elkins Park, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 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
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
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Elkins Park
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- 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 State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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