There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Penn State University Park by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (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 (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
4h 34m$37–53Drive 193.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Penn State University Parkcar 193.5 mi
3h 37m$36–51Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
5h$78–143Fly
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
4h 15m$59–419Bus via State College (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus 2642
6h 8m$36–55
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Penn State University Park is to bus via State College which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Penn State University Park is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Penn State University Park. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Blue Course Dr at BB&T Bank via Walker Building. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Penn State University Park is 196 miles. The road distance is 194.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Penn State University Park without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Philadelphia to Penn State University Park, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Penn State University Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Penn State University Park is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $420 and takes 4h 15m.
Philadelphia to Penn State University Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Penn State University Park is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Philadelphia to Penn State University Park.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Penn State University Park, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
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
#mediaviewer/File:Amtrak_%22Pennsylvanian%22_at_Bryn_Mawr,_PA.jpg "Pennsylvanian exterior")
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 64+ hotels available in Penn State University Park.