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How to get fromDetroit Airport (DTW) to State Collegeby plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to State College by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane DTW - SCE
    4h 56m
    $80–430

  2. Drive 377.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to State Collegecar car 377.4 mi
    6h 22m
    $69–100

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2641
    12h 35m
    $82–141

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    12h 42m
    $145–287

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to State Collegerideshare rideshare 377.4 mi
    6h 22m

  6. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane DTW - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 13m
    $86–447

  7. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    13h 27m
    $69–177

  8. Bus, train via State College

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    14h 16m
    $124–241

  9. Bus via Pittsburgh #2

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh to State Collegebus bus Fab605
    14h 24m
    $102–197

Detroit Airport (DTW) to State College by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to State College via Dearborn, Toledo Bus Stop, and State College in around 12h 35m.

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