There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Penn State Harrisburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Middletowntrain Keystone Service
2h 4m$30–65Drive 92.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Penn State Harrisburgcar 92.9 mi
2h 12m$17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
3h 30m$18–34Fly
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane PHL - MDT
3h 9m$48–373
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Penn State Harrisburg is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Penn State Harrisburg is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $30 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Penn State Harrisburg. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Airport Dr @ HIA Cargo Area OB via Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Middletown. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Penn State Harrisburg is 95 miles. The road distance is 93.4 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Penn State Harrisburg without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $30 - $65.
The train from 30Th Street Station to Middletown takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Philadelphia to Penn State Harrisburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Penn State Harrisburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Penn State Harrisburg is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 3h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $380 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Penn State Harrisburg, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Middletown every 2 hours. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Middletown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Penn State Harrisburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Penn State Harrisburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Middletown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Penn State Harrisburg is 93 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Philadelphia to Penn State Harrisburg.
There are 211+ hotels available in Penn State Harrisburg.