State College, PA
Philadelphia, PA

State College to Philadelphia by Bus or Train

Greyhound has the cheapest bus ticket from State College to Philadelphia for only $38, on a trip of approximately 4h 15m duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Philadelphia.

  • Greyhound logo
    Cheapest
    Bus
    4h 15m
    Direct
  • Amtrak logo
    Fastest
    Train
    4h 1m
    Direct
  • Fullington
    Earliest
    Bus
    8h
    Direct
CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Greyhound
2:00 PM->6:15 PM
Fullington
9:00 AM->1:30 PM
Fullington Trailways
9:00 AM->1:30 PM
Amtrak
2:00 PM->6:01 PM

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Bus from State College to Philadelphia

The bus trip from State College to Philadelphia takes approximately 5h 18m duration and covers a distance of about 153 mi. There are usually 4 buses traveling daily to Philadelphia and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from $37.58 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance153 mi
Price$37.58
Frequency4
Fastest4h 15m

Train State College to Philadelphia

It takes an average of 4h 13m to travel from State College to Philadelphia by train, covering a distance of about 153 mi. There are usually 2 trains traveling daily from State College to Philadelphia and tickets for this journey start from $60 when you book in advance.

Distance153 mi
Price$60
Frequency2
Fastest4h 1m

Greyhound stations in State College

  • State College Bus Station

Greyhound stations in Philadelphia

  • Philadelphia

Fullington stations in State College

  • 152 N Atherton St.

  • State College (Airport - SCE)

Fullington stations in Philadelphia

  • Schulykill Ave & Walnut St Bus Stop

Amtrak stations in State College

  • Bus Terminal - 152 N Atherton St

Amtrak stations in Philadelphia

  • 30th St Station - 2955 Market St

  • 44 Station Road

Fullington Trailways stations in State College

  • Fullington Trailways Bus Stop at State College (Bus Terminal) - 152 N Atherton St.

Fullington Trailways stations in Philadelphia

  • Peter Pan / Trailways Bus Stop - NE Corner of Schuylkill Ave and Walnut St., 2930 Chestnut Street Bridge

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from State College to Philadelphia is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.