There are 6 ways to get from State College to Philadelphia International Airport Stations by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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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 26m$52–374Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
5h 55m$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 13m$46–98Drive 189.1 mi
- Drive from State College to Philadelphia International Airport Stationscar 189.1 mi
3h 47m$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
5h$109–777Bus via State College Regional Airport (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2642
6h 37m$38–65
State College to Philadelphia International Airport Stations by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Philadelphia International Airport Stations is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Philadelphia International Airport Stations is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $50 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Philadelphia International Airport Stations. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminals E & F via Broad St & Walnut St and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between State College and Philadelphia International Airport Stations is 160 miles. The road distance is 190.2 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Philadelphia International Airport Stations without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 13m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from State College to Philadelphia International Airport Stations, including transfers.
State College to Philadelphia International Airport Stations bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
The best way to get from State College to Philadelphia International Airport Stations is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $50 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 55m.
State College to Philadelphia International Airport Stations bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Philadelphia International Airport Stations is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from State College to Philadelphia International Airport Stations.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Philadelphia International Airport Stations, PA, 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
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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