The cheapest and fastest trains from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$150
Average price
$150
Fastest journey
4 h 39 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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.
The average ticket from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $150.
Of the 1 trains that leave State College, PA for Philadelphia, PA on Sun, May 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct trains cover the 247 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 39 m .
On Sun, May 17 the slowest trains will take 4 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
42 Pennsylvanian10:21 AM4h39Tyrone Station, Tyrone, PA3:00 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1501One-way0 transfers
42 Pennsylvanian10:21 AM4h39Tyrone Station, Tyrone, PA3:00 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1501One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $333.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $520 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $88 (€71).
A bus is $456 (€368) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $520 (€420).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Flight takes on average 7h 58m.
Tickets start at around $88 (€71) compared to roughly $65 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-22.33 (€-18.04). The journey takes 4h 10m versus 3h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
42 Pennsylvanian | 10:21 AM Tyrone Station, Tyrone, PA | 4h39 | 3:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:34, the last at 14:45. The fastest train covers the 153 miles (247 km) distance in 4h 26m.
Distance 153 miles (247 km) |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 26m |
First train 8:34 AM |
Last train 2:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between State College, PA and Philadelphia, PA from $38 (€31). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
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