There are 7 ways to get from Boston to State College, Pa by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, ferry, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via New York
best- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus New York
10h 35m$83–144Ferry, fly to Penn State University Park Airport
cheapest- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane BOS - SCE
6h 24m$65–385Train, bus
- Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
11h 36m$121–887Drive 437.3 mi
- Drive from Boston to State College, Pacar 437.3 mi
7h 44m$80–116Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
12h$73–124Ferry, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane BOS - MDT
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
7h 7m$75–417Ferry, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane BOS - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus
8h 35m$444–1,080
Boston to State College, Pa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to State College, Pa is to bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Boston to State College, Pa is to ferry and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $60 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to State College, Pa. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at State College, Pa via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Boston and State College, Pa is 491 miles. The road distance is 439.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to State College, Pa without a car is to bus via New York which takes 10h 35m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Boston to State College, Pa, including transfers.
Boston to State College, Pa bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Boston to State College, Pa bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to State College, Pa is 440 miles. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Boston to State College, Pa.
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and State College, Pa, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Boston to State College, Pa via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 10h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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