There are 9 ways to get from Ann Arbor to State College by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Penn State University Park Airport
best- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane DTW - SCE
6h 43m$89–491Drive 384 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ann Arbor to State Collegecar 384 mi
6h 43m$71–102Bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2641
11h 49m$82–131Bus, train via Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus
11h 56m$140–282Bus, fly to Harrisburg International Airport
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane DTW - MDT
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
7h$93–504Bus, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane DTW - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus
7h 59m$602–1,057Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus
13h 56m$122–282Bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Parkbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh to State Collegebus
14h 17m$105–200Train, bus
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Detroittrain
- Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Regional Airportbus
14h 27m$114–238
Ann Arbor to State College by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to State College is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to State College is to bus and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $85 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor station to State College. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at State College via Toledo Bus Stop and State College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and State College is 337 miles. The road distance is 386.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to State College without a car is to bus which takes 11h 49m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Ann Arbor to State College, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to State College bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Ann Arbor to State College bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to State College is 386 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Ann Arbor to State College.
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What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and State College, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to State College via Toledo Bus Stop and State College in around 11h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Detroit to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Detroit to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
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