There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Carrolltown by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 7m$111–203Drive 243.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Carrolltowncar 243.1 mi
4h 39m$45–65Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Ebensburgbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 22m$63–107Fly, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Ebensburgbus
6h 49m$75–403
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Carrolltown is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Carrolltown is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Philadelphia and Carrolltown is 254 miles. The road distance is 244.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Carrolltown without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Philadelphia to Carrolltown, including transfers.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Carrolltown is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $110 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 6h 22m.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Carrolltown is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Philadelphia to Carrolltown.
There are four+ hotels available in Carrolltown.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Carrolltown, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Ebensburg once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- 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 Philadelphia Bus Station to Ebensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Ebensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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