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How to get fromCharlottesville to Pennsylvania State Universityby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Pennsylvania State University by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane CHO - SCE
    5h 5m
    $74–354

  2. Drive  232.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Pennsylvania State Universitycar car 232.8 mi
    5h 33m
    $43–62

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville 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
    10h 19m
    $103–183

  4. Train, bus via Philadelphia

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 27m
    $207–360

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union 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
    10h 50m
    $62–121

  6. Bus via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville 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
    12h 23m
    $72–133

Charlottesville (CHO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Pennsylvania State University via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and State College Bus Station in around 10h 50m.

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