There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Alfred by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, 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
best- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Corningbus
- Take the bus from Corning to Hornellbus
9h 59m$94–154Drive 271.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Alfredcar 271.2 mi
5h 52m$47–67Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport, drive
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
- Drive from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Alfredcar
6h 10m$86–479Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamtonbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Hornellbus
9h 59m$69–708Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamtonbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Hornellbus
10h 27m$63–141Bus via Philadelphia Bus Station
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Corningbus
- Take the bus from Corning to Hornellbus
12h 39m$67–119Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester to Hornellbus
7h 16m$181–1,078Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester to Hornellbus
8h 3m$181–840Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane PHL - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Hornellbus
9h 26m$150–894
Philadelphia to Alfred by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Alfred is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Alfred is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Alfred. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia 30th St Station and arriving at W University St & N Main St via Scranton Bus Station, Corning and Parking Lot 3- Hornell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Alfred is 323 miles. The road distance is 272.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Alfred without a car is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Philadelphia to Alfred, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Alfred bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Philadelphia 30th St Station.
Philadelphia to Alfred bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Scranton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Alfred is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Philadelphia to Alfred.
There are 20+ hotels available in Alfred.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Alfred, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to W University St & N Main St via Scranton Bus Station, Corning, and Parking Lot 3- Hornell in around 9h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–1,000
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Martz Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Corning
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Corning
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Corning to Hornell
- Saver
- $15–25
- Flexible
- $25–35
Bus from Binghamton to Hornell
- Saver
- $23–70
- Flexible
- $45–70
Bus from Binghamton to Hornell
- Saver
- $23–70
- Flexible
- $45–70
Bus from Corning to Hornell
- Saver
- $15–25
- Flexible
- $25–35
Bus from Rochester to Hornell
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $39–43
Bus from Rochester to Hornell
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $39–43
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
Bus from Rochester to Hornell
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $39–43
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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