There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to State College by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Pittsburgh
best- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus Pittsburgh
7h 40m$73–142Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbus to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2640
7h 49m$53–88Drive 316.6 mi
- Drive from Columbus to State Collegecar 316.6 mi
5h 54m$58–84Fly
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane CMH - SCE
6h 33m$79–437Bus #2
- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
9h 40m$55–142
Columbus to State College by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to State College is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to State College is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to State College. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at State College, Pa via Pittsburgh Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Columbus and State College is 319 miles. The road distance is 318.5 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to State College without a car is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 7h 40m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Columbus to State College, including transfers.
Columbus to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Columbus to State College is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 7h 40m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $440 and takes 6h 33m.
Columbus to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to State College is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Columbus to State College.
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and State College, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Columbus to State College, Pa via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Pittsburgh Greyhound in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 2 hours.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Fullington Tours
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
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