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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 an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a flight costs an average of $784.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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$65 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $784 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Compare the available ways to get from Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $65.
A bus is $724 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $784.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Flight takes on average 5h 37m.
Tickets start at around $65 compared to roughly $58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$6. The journey takes 3h 31m versus 2h 41m 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.
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.

6:35 PM 3h40 Lewistown, PA 10:15 PM Philadelphia, PA $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:35 PM 3h40 Lewistown, PA 10:15 PM Philadelphia, PA $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:35 PM 3h40 Lewistown, PA 10:15 PM Philadelphia, PA $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:35 PM 3h40 Lewistown, PA 11:15 PM Philadelphia, PA $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $65.
A bus is $724 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lewistown, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $784.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Flight takes on average 5h 37m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 Bus Station.
- Travel with United, piedmont airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with piedmont airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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