There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to State College by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Penn State University Park Airport
best- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane BHM - SCE
6h 11m$117–572Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
23h 10m$153–320Train, bus
- Take the train from Birmingham to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
26h 23m$294–615Drive 812.9 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to State Collegecar 812.9 mi
14h 35m$149–215Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane BHM - MDT
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
8h 2m$136–625
Birmingham to State College by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to State College is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to State College is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to State College station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Intermodal Facility and arriving at State College Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.
The distance between Birmingham and State College is 717 miles. The road distance is 817.6 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to State College without a car is to bus which takes 23h 10m and costs $150 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Birmingham to State College, including transfers.
Birmingham to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Birmingham Intermodal Facility station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to State College is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 23h 10m.
Birmingham to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
State College is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 7:04 PM in Birmingham and 8:04 PM in State College.
What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and State College, PA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to State College Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 23h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Birmingham to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to State College is 818 miles. It takes approximately 14h 35m to drive from Birmingham to State College.
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