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How to get fromPenn State University to Philadelphiaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Penn State University to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    5h 1m
    $59–131

  2. Drive 227.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penn State University to Philadelphiacar car 227.6 mi
    4h 17m
    $42–60

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphiabus bus Greyhound US0400s
    5h 30m
    $44–81

  4. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SCE - PHL
    4h 54m
    $72–364

  5. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDT - PHL
    6h 41m
    $78–386

Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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