There are 5 ways to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to State College by plane, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane CMH - SCE
4h 46m$77–434Drive 315.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbus Airport (CMH) to State Collegecar 315.2 mi
5h 53m$58–84Bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus Pittsburgh
8h 53m$76–143Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Columbus-CMH to State College315.2 mi
5h 53mBus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
10h 53m$58–143
Columbus Airport (CMH) to State College by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to State College is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to State College is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $75 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus Airport (CMH) to State College. However, there are services departing from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) and arriving at State College, Pa via Columbus and Pittsburgh Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Columbus Airport (CMH) and State College is 279 miles. The road distance is 317 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to State College without a car is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 8h 53m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to State College, including transfers.
Columbus Airport (CMH) to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to State College is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $75 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Pittsburgh, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 8h 53m.
Columbus Airport (CMH) to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus Airport (CMH) to State College is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Columbus Airport (CMH) to State College.
What companies run services between Columbus Airport (CMH), USA and State College, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to State College, Pa via E Main St & S High St, Columbus, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Pittsburgh Greyhound in around 8h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Columbus-CMH to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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