Rome2Rio

How to get fromPhiladelphia to Austinby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

Find Transport to Austin

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Austin by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    3. Drive from State College Regional Airport to Austincar car
    6h 37m
    $53–101

  2. Drive  251 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Austincar car 251 mi
    5h 31m
    $46–67

  3. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane PHL - SCE
    2. Drive from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Austincar car
    4h 41m
    $67–416

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College to DuBoisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from DuBois to St. Marysbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from St. Marys to Austintaxi taxi
    9h 25m
    $63–124

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Dubois, Pabus bus 731
    3. Take the bus from DuBois to St. Marysbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from St. Marys to Austintaxi taxi
    10h 16m
    $69–185

  6. Fly to Rochester, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane PHL - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Hornellbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hornell to Austintaxi taxi
    7h 37m
    $270–1,033

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Austin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 274.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Austin, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Austin. However, you can take the train to Harrisburg, walk to Harrisburg Bus Station, take the bus to State College Regional Airport, then drive to Austin. Alternatively, you can drive from Philadelphia to Austin in around 5h 31m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound