Penn State Harrisburg is roughly a 1 hour and 45 minute drive from Philadelphia Intl Airport (PHL). Since it is long-distance travel, we do not provide pick-up/drop-off services; however, there are various ways you can make it here to Penn State Harrisburg.
A. Fly to Middletown – Harrisburg Intl Airport (MDT)
If you fly to MDT, we will be able to provide you with a free ride to campus with the help of a Lyft code. We would highly recommend one to download the Lyft app and set it up before landing in the United States if you want to utilize this method.
- MDT services multiple flights from
- American (Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia - direct flight)
- United (Chicago, EWR-New York)
- Delta (Atlanta, Detroit)
- Allegiant (Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Jacksonville, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, Orlando, Sarasota, Tampa)
- Note: These flights are subject to change at the discretion of the operating airline.
- American operates directly from PHL Airport to MDT Airport.
B. Take the train to Middletown Amtrak Station (MID)
Amtrak is a train service operated by the U.S. government. There is a train station near campus and if you plan to arrive here, we will be able to provide you with a free ride to campus with the help of a Lyft code. We would highly recommend downloading the Lyft app and setting it up before landing in the United States if you want to use this method.
Visit Amtrak to buy train tickets. Furthermore, for students, Amtrak provides a discount on certain routes. Use promo code V814.
MID services multiple trains from Harrisburg, Philadelphia, New York – known as the Keystone Service. You would want to take the Keystone Service train going to Harrisburg. Middletown Station is right after Elizabethtown Station, and before Harrisburg Station.
If you are landing at PHL Airport, would recommend taking the Keystone Service train from William H. Gray III 30th Street Station (PHL) towards Harrisburg.
- To get to William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, you can take:
- SEPTA Regional Rail: Follow signs to SEPTA Station. SEPTA has stops at all terminals at PHL Airport. Take the train heading towards Temple University and exit the train at William H. Gray III 30th Street Station.
- Lyft/Uber: Enter drop location as William H. Gray III 30th Street Station.
C. Take the bus to Harrisburg
Greyhound and Megabus are the two main bus companies that have buses operating from Philadelphia to Harrisburg. Contact the bus company for the pickup location. Greyhound is located next to the Harrisburg Amtrak Station. You can take a direct train from Amtrak's Harrisburg Station to Middletown Station and then use the free Lyft ride to campus or take the daily bus going from Greyhound bus station to Harrisburg Intl Airport and use the free Lyft ride to campus.
Note: These routes are subject to change at the discretion of the operating bus company.
D. Take Lyft/Uber to Penn State Harrisburg
Drivers generally offer rides from the airport to Penn State Harrisburg. Prices may change depending on what time you would be utilizing this facility. Search Penn State Harrisburg or 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA to reach campus. If possible, tip your drivers as they are driving a long distance.