There are 4 ways to get from Penn State University to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street StationPennsylvanian
5h 1m$54–151Drive 225.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penn State University to Philadelphia225.9 mi
4h 20m$42–60Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0400s
5h 30m$49–141Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)SCE - PHL
5h 11m$79–373
Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penn State University to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Penn State University to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Penn State University and Philadelphia is 236 miles. The road distance is 227.2 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $50 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Penn State University to Philadelphia, including transfers.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Philadelphia is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $50 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $150 and takes 5h 30m.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State University to Philadelphia is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Penn State University to Philadelphia.
There are 915+ hotels available in Philadelphia.
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 $45–140 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia once daily. Tickets cost $40–130 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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