There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Pennsylvania State University by plane, bus, train 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.
Recommended option
Fly to State College • 6h 13m
Cheapest option
Bus via State College, PA • 11h 31m
5 alternative options
Fly to Harrisburg, bus • 7h 21m
Fly to Pittsburgh, bus • 8h 49m
Train, bus • 11h 9m
Bus • 12h
Drive • 7h 34m
Boston to Pennsylvania State University by bus and walk
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Pennsylvania State University is to bus which costs $30 - $150 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Pennsylvania State University is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $190 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Pennsylvania State University. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Pattee Transit Center Eastbound via New York 7th Ave and 27th St and North Atherton Place at Walmart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Boston and Pennsylvania State University is 384 miles. The road distance is 440.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Pennsylvania State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 9m and costs $50 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Boston to Pennsylvania State University, including transfers.
Boston to Pennsylvania State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Pennsylvania State University is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $190 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via State College, PA, which costs $29 - $140 and takes 11h 31m.
Boston to Pennsylvania State University bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at State College, PA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Pennsylvania State University is 440 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Boston to Pennsylvania State University.
- Distance: 384.2 miles
- Duration: 6h 13m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines and four other airlines fly from Boston to Pennsylvania State University hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Pennsylvania State University via New York Midtown, New York 7th Ave and 27th St, State College, PA, North Atherton Place at Walmart, and Pattee Transit Center Eastbound in around 11h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston to State College via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $900
Flights from Boston to State College via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $900
Flights from Boston to State College via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $900
Flights from Boston to Harrisburg via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $250 - $550
Flights from Boston to Harrisburg via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $550
Flights from Boston to Pittsburgh via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $650
Flights from Boston to Pittsburgh via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston to State College via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $900
Flights from Boston to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260 - $700
Flights from Boston to Harrisburg via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $700
Flights from Boston to Pittsburgh via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $480
Flights from Boston to Pittsburgh via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $480
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston to Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston to Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $430
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Boston to Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston to Pittsburgh via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $380
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $65 - $600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $30 - $220
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $60 - $390
- Business Seat - Adult
- $65 - $430
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $110 - $370
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $220 - $650
- First Class - Adult
- $230 - $600
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $17 - $120
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $40 - $230
- Business Class Seat
- $130 - $320
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4 - $80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $4 - $24
- Child Coach - short notice
- $15 - $25
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $14 - $45
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $16 - $50
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $20 - $35
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $95
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $80
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $13 - $80
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Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9 - $45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23 - $65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28 - $75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $23 - $50
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $26 - $40
- Saver
- $23 - $50
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh, PA to State College, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $40
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
Bus from New York 7th Ave and 27th St to State College, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $60
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19 - $70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $19 - $70
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $70
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