What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to State College?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to State College is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to State College?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to State College is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $140 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and State College?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to State College station. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at State College Bus Station via Columbia, SC, O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center, GREENE ST & LOMBARD ST ns sb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 36m.

How far is it from Columbia to State College?

The distance between Columbia and State College is 528 miles. The road distance is 578.5 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to State College without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to State College without a car is to train and bus via Philadelphia which takes 18h 30m and costs $250 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to State College?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Columbia to State College, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to State College bus from?

Columbia to State College bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.

Bus or fly from Columbia to State College?

The best way to get from Columbia to State College is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 18h 36m.

Where does the Columbia to State College bus arrive?

Columbia to State College bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Baltimore, MD station.

Can I drive from Columbia to State College?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to State College is 578 miles. It takes approximately 11h 20m to drive from Columbia to State College.

Where can I stay near State College?

There are 60+ hotels available in State College.

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane CAE - SCE
6h 20m
$144–806
Drive 575.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to State Collegecar 575.1 mi
11h 20m
$105–152
Train, bus via Philadelphia
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
18h 30m
$255–548
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Baltimore, MDbus
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
18h 36m
$106–194
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh to State Collegebus Fab 201 / ...
22h 48m
$282–575

Columbia to State College by train and bus

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Distance: 524.5 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and State College, 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 State College Bus Station 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, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 18h 36m.

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