There are 3 ways to get from Cornell University to State College by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ithaca to Binghamtonbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Scranton Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pabus 815
8h 48m$74–187Drive 158.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cornell University to State Collegecar 158.4 mi
3h 35m$28–40Fly
- Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane ITH - SCE
6h 3m$56–340
Cornell University to State College by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cornell University to State College is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cornell University to State College is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornell University to State College. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at State College, Pa via Binghamton, Scranton and Wilkes Barre, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Cornell University and State College is 262 miles. The road distance is 159.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cornell University to State College without a car is to bus which takes 8h 48m and costs $70 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Cornell University to State College, including transfers.
Cornell University to State College bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Ithaca station.
The best way to get from Cornell University to State College is to bus which takes 8h 48m and costs $70 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $340 and takes 6h 3m.
Cornell University to State College bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Binghamton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornell University to State College is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Cornell University to State College.
What companies run services between Cornell University, NY, USA and State College, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Cornell University to State College, Pa via Ithaca, Binghamton, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Wilkes Barre, Pa in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Ithaca to Binghamton
- Saver
- $16–28
- Flexible
- $27–35
Bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pa
- Saver
- $25–80
- Flexible
- $50–80
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Binghamton to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- Fullington Tours
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