There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Pennsylvania State University 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 35m$30–50Train, 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 1m$45–114Drive 192.4 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Pennsylvania State Universitycar 192.4 mi
3h 35m$36–51Fly
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
4h 10m$49–379Bus via Bigler Rd at Nittany Community Center (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
4h 42m$33–50Bus via State College (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus 2642
6h 16m$34–53
Philadelphia to Pennsylvania State University by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Pennsylvania State University is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Pennsylvania State University is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia Bus Station station and arriving at State College Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Pennsylvania State University is 196 miles. The road distance is 193.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Pennsylvania State University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $30 - $50.
The bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Bus Station takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.
Philadelphia to Pennsylvania State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Pennsylvania State University is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $380 and takes 4h 10m.
Philadelphia to Pennsylvania State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Pennsylvania State University is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Philadelphia to Pennsylvania State University.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 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 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
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
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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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
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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