Bus Tickets from State College to Philadelphia, PA

TodayJul 31
from $63
TomorrowAug 1
from $63
SatAug 2
from $54
SunAug 3
from $50
MonAug 4
from $43
TueAug 5
from $45
WedAug 6
from $43
ThuAug 7
from $47

Next departures to Philadelphia

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: State College
    Departure location: State College Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: State College
    Departure location: State College Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: State College
    Departure location: N. Atherton Street Bus Terminal
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: State College
    Departure location: State College Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: State College
    Departure location: State College Arpt (E)
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus State College to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$53
Average bus trip duration6h 30m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure5:30am
Distance155 miles (249 km)
Latest bus departure4:45pm

State College to Philadelphia Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/29
$54
07/30
$54
Today
$55
08/01
$55
08/02
$46
08/03
$43
08/04
$35
08/05
$37
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from State College to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of $35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from State College to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $115 for a bus ticket from State College to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-08-04.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from State College to Philadelphia.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from State College to Philadelphia.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from State College to Philadelphia.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from State College to Philadelphia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to State College by bus?

Bus from State College to Philadelphia, PA

You can also go to Philadelphia, PA by train

Train from State College to Philadelphia, PA

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