How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to State College?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to State College start from $40. The average price for this route is around $53. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to State College?

The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to State College is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 155 miles (249 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 45m and is operated by Fullington .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to State College route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Fullington , Greyhound , FlixBus , OurBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to State College?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to State College at 5:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to State College?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to State College generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to State College?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3188 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to State College?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to State College?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is OurBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to State College?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to State College from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

More dates

Next departures for Philadelphia to State College on February 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00pm	12 Schuylkill Ave	4h 30m	6:30pm	State College Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	4h 15m	1:15pm	State College Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 15m	7:20pm	State College Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h	4:20pm	State College Arpt (E)	No tags
	Bus	3:30pm	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	4h 25m	7:55pm	152 N Atherton St (State College Bus Terminal)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:15 PM EST.

View all departures

Get from Philadelphia to State College

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

7h 50mAverage Duration

155 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and State College?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in State College

A
State College Bus Station
445-459 Railroad Ave, State College, PA 16801, USA
Visit page

Compare bus companies

Fullington

Greyhound

3.5/587,523 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Philadelphia State College recent customer reviews

Bus driver could not find Greyhound station in Norristown causing 2 u-turns and lateness getting into Harrisburg. Fortunately the connecting bus waited for us.

Joan A.

July 17, 2018

The bus driver did not tell us we would have to switch buses. When we finally got that information from one of the staff members, it was immediately after the bus we were supposed to get on left. The entire cohort of people going to my destination were stranded at the station for 2 hours because of the neglect of the staff. Unacceptable. I will never travel Greyhound again.

Chaleece S.

November 20, 2016

Worst experience ever! Will not be utilizing their services again.

Joshua F.

October 14, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/512,238 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

OurBus

4/53,188 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3

With about 1 daily trips between Philadelphia and State College, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

OurBus Philadelphia State College recent customer reviews

I was very disappointed that the bus was not on time and when it arrived we were not given any reasoning as to why. I waited over an hour since the ticket told me to be 15 minutes prior to pick up.

Olivia F.

November 29, 2022

The bus arrived one hour late

Atahan O.

November 30, 2024

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to State College by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to State College?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to State College start from $40. The average price for this route is around $53. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to State College?
The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to State College is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 155 miles (249 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 45m and is operated by Fullington.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to State College route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Fullington, Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to State College?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to State College at 5:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to State College?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to State College generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to State College?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3188 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to State College?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to State College?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to State College?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

02/19

$53

02/20

$52

Today

$53

02/22

$52

02/23

$45

02/24

$40

02/25

$37

02/26

$37

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to State College was searched and found on Feb 25, 2026 with a price of $37

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

You can expect to pay from $37 to $78 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to State College based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2026-02-25.

Usually Fullington 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.