There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Portage by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 4m$126–218Drive 231.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Portagecar 231.8 mi
4h 14m$43–62Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Ebensburgbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 25m$64–105Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Ebensburgbus
6h 51m$94–446Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane IAD - JST
5h 27m$100–939
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Portage is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Portage is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Portage. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Ebensburg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Portage station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Portage is 255 miles. The road distance is 233.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Portage without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Philadelphia to Portage, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Portage bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Portage train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Portage is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Portage, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Ebensburg once daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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 Ebensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Ebensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Ebensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Portage bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ebensburg station.
Philadelphia to Portage train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Portage is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Philadelphia to Portage.
There are 21+ hotels available in Portage.