There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Johnstown by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 39m$55–130Drive 236.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Johnstowncar 236.5 mi
4h 9m$44–63Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Johnstown Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 40m$45–120Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane PHL - JST
4h 59m$65–355Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane IAD - JST
5h 18m$71–943Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport, 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 Johnstown Bus Stopbus
7h 2m$85–393Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane PHL - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 6m$127–410
Philadelphia to Johnstown by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Johnstown is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Johnstown is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Johnstown Bus Stop. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Johnstown Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Johnstown is 271 miles. The road distance is 237.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Johnstown without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $55 - $130.
The train from 30Th Street Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station takes 5h 39m including transfers and departs once daily.
Philadelphia to Johnstown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Johnstown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Johnstown is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $360 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Johnstown Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- 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 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center 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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Johnstown Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Johnstown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Johnstown Bus Stop station.
Philadelphia to Johnstown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Johnstown Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Johnstown is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Philadelphia to Johnstown.
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