There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Schuylkill County by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Pottsville, PAbus OurBus
4h 10m$59–98Drive 96.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Schuylkill Countycar 96.5 mi
2h 1m$18–26Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Pottsville, PAbus OurBus
4h 15m$51–108Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Wilkes-Barre, PAbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Pottsvillebus Fab771
5h 12m$79–111
Philadelphia to Schuylkill County by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Schuylkill County is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Schuylkill County is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Schuylkill County. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Pottsville, PA via Harrisburg, PA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Schuylkill County is 157 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Schuylkill County without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Philadelphia to Schuylkill County, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Schuylkill County bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Schuylkill County bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Schuylkill County is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Philadelphia to Schuylkill County.
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What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Schuylkill County, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Philadelphia to Pottsville, PA via Harrisburg Bus Station and Harrisburg, PA in around 4h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $38–44
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg, PA to Pottsville, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Wilkes-Barre to Pottsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
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