There are 6 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Ohio State University by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, 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.
Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane PHL - CMH
4h 45m$162–456Drive 468.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Ohio State Universitycar 468.9 mi
8h 8m$81–116Bus via Columbus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
11h 18m$90–133Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
13h 37m$224–352Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane BWI - CMH
6h 2m$121–1,216Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Columbusbus FlixBus N2642
11h 22m$83–122
Pennsylvania to Ohio State University by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to Ohio State University is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to Ohio State University is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $160 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania station to Ohio State University. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 via E Mound St & S 5Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Ohio State University is 428 miles. The road distance is 471.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Ohio State University without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 11h 18m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Pennsylvania to Ohio State University, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Ohio State University is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $160 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Columbus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 11h 18m.
Pennsylvania to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to Ohio State University is 472 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Pennsylvania to Ohio State University.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Columbus 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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