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Cheap bus tickets from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Showing times and prices for Jan 21

Cheapest

$46

Average

$47

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

06:00PM4h15

State College, PA

10:15PMPhiladelphia, PA

$461One-way

0 transfers

07:00PM4h15

State College, PA

11:15PMPhiladelphia, PA

$481One-way

0 transfers

State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
GreyhoundGreyhound	06:00PM State College, PA	4h15	10:15PM Philadelphia, PA	0 transfersDirect
GreyhoundGreyhound	07:00PM State College, PA	4h15	11:15PM Philadelphia, PA	0 transfersDirect
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Bus times from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Showing times and prices for Jan 21

Fastest Journey

4 h 15 m

Average

4 h 15 m

Buses per day

Distance

247 km

Of the 2 buses that leave State College, PA for Philadelphia, PA every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

06:00PM4h15

State College, PA

10:15PMPhiladelphia, PA

$461One-way

0 transfers

07:00PM4h15

State College, PA

11:15PMPhiladelphia, PA

$481One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Buses from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $41 (€37) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

152 miles (246 km)

Average bus duration

4h 27m

Cheapest ticket price

$41 (€37)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

4h 0m

First bus

15:45

Last bus

22:45

Price information

Bus companies: OurBus, Greyhound and Amtrak from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA

For as little as $35 (€32) you can travel by bus to Philadelphia, PA from State College, PA with OurBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

Amtrak is the main bus company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak buses running daily, you can travel by bus across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela bus for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your bus journey to Philadelphia, PA from State College, PA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA bus information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 3 h 54 min
Cheapest Price: $59

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Bus information from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 4 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: $40

FAQs: Bus from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA

FAQs: Take the bus from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA.

Cheap bus tickets from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA can start from as little as $41 (€37) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA is $71 (€65); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA bus travel time is 4 h for the 153 mile (246 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA leaves at 3: 45PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA leaves at 10: 45PM.

Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA with Greyhound. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

When taking a bus from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA, you can count on Greyhound for the best way to get you to Philadelphia, PA. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

A trip to Philadelphia, PA from State College, PA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA by bus is November.

You have options as you can travel between State College, PA and Philadelphia, PA 2 different ways: bus or train.

Popular bus stations from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA

State College

Philadelphia

The major bus station for departures in State College is State College, N Atherton St (Greyhound Bus Station). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at State College, N Atherton St (Greyhound Bus Station) for your trip from State College to Philadelphia.

State College, N Atherton St (Greyhound Bus Station)