There are 6 ways to get from Chester to State College by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
6h 12m$78–149Drive 182.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to State Collegecar 182.8 mi
3h 34m$33–47Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
6h 58m$40–63Fly to Penn State University Park Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
3h 46m$64–449Bus via State College (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus 2642
7h 32m$34–59Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane PHL - MDT
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
6h 3m$79–491
Chester to State College by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to State College is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to State College is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to State College station. However, there are services departing from 3rd St & Madison St and arriving at State College Bus Station via Broad St & Snyder Av and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Chester and State College is 204 miles. The road distance is 183.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to State College without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Chester to State College, including transfers.
Chester to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chester to State College is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $450 and takes 3h 46m.
Chester to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to State College is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Chester to State College.
What companies run services between Chester, PA, USA and State College, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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