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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane RDU - SCE
    6h 42m
    $62–360

  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 26m
    $78–162

  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
    $167–377

  4. Drive  411 mi

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

  5. 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 Pittsburgh
    18h 37m
    $201–448

  6. 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
    $188–443

Cary to State College by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration13h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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 3 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 26m.

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