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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$56 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $56 (€46).
A bus is $408 (€334) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $452 (€370).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 29m.
Flight takes on average 6h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:35 PM3h40Lewistown, W Market St (The Square Cafe & Bakery), PA6:15 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2:35 PM3h40Lewistown, W Market St (The Square Cafe & Bakery), PA6:15 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA59366:05 AM1h02University Park Airport7:07 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$4541One-way0 transfers
Other options
8690 AMTRAK · 654 Keystone Service2:45 PM3h41Lewistown, PA6:26 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$761One-way1 transfer
42 Pennsylvanian11:28 AM3h31Lewistown Junction, Lewistown, PA2:59 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$911One-way0 transfers
AA59187:24 PM1h06University Park Airport8:30 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4541One-way0 transfers
AA592012:20 PM1h06University Park Airport1:26 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4541One-way0 transfers
UA4359 · UA40156:00 AM3h45University Park Airport9:45 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$4641One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $56 (€46).
A bus is $408 (€334) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $452 (€370).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 29m.
Flight takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lewistown, PA and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from University Park Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lewistown Junction, Lewistown, PA and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Buses mostly depart from Lewistown, W Market St (The Square Cafe & Bakery), PA and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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