There are 7 ways to get from Johnstown to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 54m$60–140Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0400s
6h 40m$40–85Drive 236.1 mi
- Drive from Johnstown to Philadelphiacar 236.1 mi
4h 8m$44–63Fly Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane JST - PHL
4h 17m$62–360Fly Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JST - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
4h 41m$83–409Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
6h 3m$70–364Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PIT - PHL
6h 37m$120–451
Johnstown to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johnstown to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Johnstown to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Johnstown Bus Stop and arriving at Philadelphia. 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 $60 - $140.
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 $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $360 and takes 4h 17m.
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 $60–140 and the journey takes 5h 54m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Philadelphia once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–310
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Johnstown to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia 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 8m to drive from Johnstown to Philadelphia.
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