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How to get fromCary to State Collegeby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cary to State College by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane RDU - SCE
    6h 34m
    $62–370

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 1m
    $86–162

  3. Train, bus via Philadelphia

    1. Take the train from Cary to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 52m
    $320–522

  4. Drive  411 mi

    1. Drive from Cary to State Collegecar car 411 mi
    9h 26m
    $75–109

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane CLT - SCE
    7h 58m
    $158–520

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane RDU - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    8h 35m
    $100–566

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus New York / ...
    18h 44m
    $361–627

  8. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Cary to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    20h 37m
    $358–597

Cary to State College by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration13h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to State College Bus Station via Western Blvd at Jones Franklin Rd, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 13h 1m.

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