There are 7 ways to get from State College to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, 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.
Fly from Penn State University Park Airport
best- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
2h 13m$52–374Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
5h 54m$35–61Bus, 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 8m$46–98Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from State College to Philadelphia-PHL188.5 mi
3h 43mDrive 188.5 mi
- Drive from State College to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 188.5 mi
3h 43m$35–50Bus 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
4h 47m$109–777Bus via State College Regional Airport (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2642
6h 32m$38–65
State College to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $50 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Broad St & Walnut St and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between State College and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 160 miles. The road distance is 189.6 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 8m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from State College to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
State College to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
The best way to get from State College to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $50 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 54m.
State College to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from State College to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
American Airlines flies from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from State College Regional Airport to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from State College to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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