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

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Pennsylvania State University by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane CAE - SCE
    6h 40m
    $144–806

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Baltimore, MDbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 57m
    $106–192

  3. Train, bus via Philadelphia

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station 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
    18h 50m
    $249–546

  4. Drive 576.2 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Pennsylvania State Universitycar car 576.2 mi
    11h 24m
    $106–152

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus Pittsburgh
    23h 15m
    $297–614

Columbia to Pennsylvania State University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 525.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Pennsylvania State University via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Baltimore, MD, O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center, Lombard St & Greene St, GREENE ST & LOMBARD ST ns sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and State College Bus Station in around 18h 57m.

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