There are 4 ways to get from Johnstown to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 54m$65–160Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 40m$40–70Drive 236.1 mi
- Drive from Johnstown to Philadelphiacar 236.1 mi
4h 9m$44–63Fly
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane JST - PHL
4h 27m$66–391
Johnstown to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Johnstown to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Johnstown to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Johnstown Bus Stop and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Johnstown Amtrak Station station and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Johnstown and Philadelphia is 271 miles. The road distance is 237.4 miles.
The best way to get from Johnstown to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $65 - $160.
The train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to 30Th Street Station takes 5h 54m including transfers and departs once daily.
Johnstown to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Johnstown Bus Stop station.
Johnstown to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Johnstown Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Johnstown to Philadelphia is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $400 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 5h 54m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Philadelphia Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Johnstown to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Johnstown to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johnstown to Philadelphia is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Johnstown to Philadelphia.
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