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How to get fromCharleston to State Collegeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to State College by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane CHS - SCE
    6h 27m
    $76–425

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station 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
    18h 29m
    $456–731

  3. Drive  662.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to State Collegecar car 662.5 mi
    13h 9m
    $114–164

  4. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane CHS - BWI
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 31m
    $814–1,033

  5. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane CHS - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    8h 19m
    $126–667

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 581.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours.

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