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How to get fromCharlotte to Penn State Universityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Penn State University by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane CLT - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 28m
    $78–399

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte 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 Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 45m
    $105–172

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    16h 46m
    $201–441

  4. Drive  463.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Penn State Universitycar car 463.9 mi
    8h 52m
    $85–123

  5. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane CLT - MDT
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 34m
    $102–460

  6. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane CLT - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 58m
    $105–508

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wythevillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wytheville to Charleston, WVbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charleston to Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelterbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelter to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus
    5. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    18h 7m
    $81–257

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Penn State University via Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 15h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Penn State University via 30th Street Station and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 16h 46m.

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