PA → PA · about 154 miles
State College to Philadelphia bus schedule
Fullington Trailways, FlixBus, Greyhound and OurBus run 18 direct buses a week from State College to Philadelphia. The fastest takes 3 hours 45 minutes; the first bus leaves at 9:15 AM and the last at 4:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 18
- Fastest trip
- 3h 45m
- First bus
- 9:15 AM
- Last bus
- 4:45 PM
5 of the 18 buses a week stop at State College Regional Airport (SCE).
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:15 AM | 1:45 PM | 4h 30m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | State College (Bus Terminal) to Philadelphia (Bus Terminal) | Fullington Trailways Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 1:45 PM | 5:30 PM | 3h 45m | Fri, Sun from Nov 20 | State College (Bus Terminal) to Philadelphia (Bus Terminal) | Fullington Trailways Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 1:50 PM | 6:15 PM | 4h 25m | Daily | State College PA (STC) to Philadelphia | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 2:30 PM | 6:45 PM | 4h 15m | Fri | State College, PA (State College Bus Terminal at 152 N. Atherton Street) to Philadelphia, PA (Center City - Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center at 1001 Filbert Street,) | OurBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 3:40 PM | 8:15 PM | 4h 35m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | State College Univ Park Airport to Philadelphia | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 4:45 PM | 8:30 PM | 3h 45m | Thu, Fri from Nov 6 | State College (Bus Terminal) to Philadelphia (Bus Terminal) | Fullington Trailways Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
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Return trip: Philadelphia to State College
Questions
How long is the bus from State College to Philadelphia?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 45 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 45 minutes.
What time is the first bus from State College to Philadelphia?
The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 4:45 PM (Thu, Fri).
Which bus companies go from State College to Philadelphia?
Fullington Trailways, FlixBus, Greyhound and OurBus run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in State College?
Buses to Philadelphia leave from State College (Bus Terminal), State College (SCE - Airport) and State College PA (STC).
Does the bus from State College to Philadelphia stop at State College Regional Airport?
Yes, 5 of the 18 a week: at State College (SCE - Airport).