What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to State College?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to State College is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to State College?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to State College is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia, PA and State College?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia and arriving at State College Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Philadelphia, PA to State College?

The distance between Philadelphia, PA and State College is 195 miles. The road distance is 192.5 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia, PA to State College without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to State College without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia, PA to State College?

The bus from Philadelphia to State College Bus Station takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia, PA to State College bus from?

Philadelphia, PA to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Bus or fly from Philadelphia, PA to State College?

The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to State College is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $330 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Philadelphia, PA to State College bus arrive?

Philadelphia, PA to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia, PA and State College?

State College is 1h ahead of Philadelphia, PA. It is currently 2:45 PM in Philadelphia, PA and 3:45 PM in State College.

Can I drive from Philadelphia, PA to State College?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia, PA to State College is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Philadelphia, PA to State College.

Where can I stay near State College?

There are 56+ hotels available in State College.

Philadelphia, PA to State College - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to State College by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
4h 40m
$30–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
5h 47m
$43–106
Drive 191.4 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia, PA to State Collegecar 191.4 mi
3h 35m
$35–51
Fly
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
3h 57m
$54–328

Philadelphia, PA to State College by subway, train, and bus

13Weekly Services

5h 47mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Philadelphia, PA to State College.

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Distance: 194.3 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to State College Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 3 times a day.

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