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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chapel Hill to State College by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly 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 56m
    $74–376

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham 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
    14h 2m
    $98–188

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    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
    15h 51m
    $158–328

  4. Drive 411.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chapel Hill to State Collegecar car 411.4 mi
    8h 54m
    $76–109

  5. Fly 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 to State Collegebus bus
    8h 45m
    $186–790

  6. Bus via Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd

    1. Take the bus from Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus 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
    15h 14m
    $86–166

Chapel Hill to State College by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration14h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, 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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Franklin St at Coffee Shop to State College Bus Station via Durham Station, Durham, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 14h 2m.

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