There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Messiah College by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 11m$96–136Drive 114 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Messiah Collegecar 114 mi
2h$21–31Line 125 bus, bus
- Take the bus from JFK Blvd & 15th St to South Gulph Rd & Bill Smith Blvdbus 125
- Take the bus from King of Prussia Park & Ride to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
3h 43m$58–78Fly
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane PHL - MDT
2h 49m$113–479
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Messiah College is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Messiah College is to drive which takes 2h and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Messiah College station. However, there are services departing from JFK Blvd & 15th St and arriving at Harrisburg Bus Station via King of Prussia Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Messiah College. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Harrisburg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Messiah College is 114 miles. The road distance is 114.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Messiah College without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Philadelphia to Messiah College, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Messiah College bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from JFK Blvd & 15th St station.
Philadelphia to Messiah College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Messiah College is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $95 - $140. Alternatively, you can line 125 bus and bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 3h 43m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $480 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Messiah College, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg every 2 hours. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JFK Blvd & 15th St to Messiah College via South Gulph Rd & Bill Smith Blvd, King of Prussia Park & Ride, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 3h 43m.
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Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–390
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
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- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from JFK Blvd & 15th St to South Gulph Rd & Bill Smith Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from King of Prussia Park & Ride to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Messiah College bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at South Gulph Rd & Bill Smith Blvd station.
Philadelphia to Messiah College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Harrisburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Messiah College is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Philadelphia to Messiah College.
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