There are 6 ways to get from State College to Ambler by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
5h 29m$38–56Drive 184.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Amblercar 184.5 mi
3h 25m$34–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
5h 45m$76–122Fly from Penn State University Park Airport, train
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Amblertrain
4h 9m$51–374Bus via State College Regional Airport (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2642
6h 49m$34–60Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDT - PHL
6h 42m$62–374
State College to Ambler by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from State College to Ambler is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Ambler is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Ambler station. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between State College and Ambler is 212 miles. The road distance is 185.6 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Ambler without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from State College to Ambler, including transfers.
State College to Ambler bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
State College to Ambler bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Ambler is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from State College to Ambler.
There are 814+ hotels available in Ambler.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Ambler, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Ambler
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from State College Regional Airport to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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