There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Canton by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pabus 29
- Take the taxi from Williamsport, Pa to Cantontaxi
5h 44m$226–321Drive 184.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Cantoncar 184.9 mi
4h 6m$34–49Fly, bus, taxi
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
- Take the bus from State College to Williamsportbus
- Take the taxi from Williamsport to Cantontaxi
6h 30m$220–614Bus, taxi via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pabus 29
- Take the taxi from Williamsport, Pa to Cantontaxi
5h 53m$186–262Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Wilkes-Barrebus
- Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Hughesvillebus
- Take the taxi from Hughesville to Cantontaxi
7h 1m$229–327
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Canton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Canton is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Philadelphia and Canton is 232 miles. The road distance is 186 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Canton without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 5h 44m and costs $220 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Philadelphia to Canton, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Canton is 186 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Philadelphia to Canton.
There are two+ hotels available in Canton.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Canton, PA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Canton. However, you can take the train to Harrisburg, walk to Harrisburg, Pa, take the bus to Williamsport, Pa, then take the taxi to Canton. Alternatively, you can drive from Philadelphia to Canton in around 4h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pa
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pa
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from State College to Williamsport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–60
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Wilkes-Barre to Hughesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Wilkes-Barre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Martz Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $150–200
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