There are 6 ways to get from Elon University to State College by taxi, plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Elon University to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)taxi
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane GSO - SCE
5h 44m$140–513Drive 398.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elon University to State Collegecar 398.2 mi
8h 40m$73–105Train, bus
- Take the train from Greensboro to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
14h 41m$124–272Bus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
15h 53m$103–188Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride to Pittsboro St at SECUbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane RDU - SCE
8h 31m$78–389Bus via Danville
- Take the bus from Greensboro to Danvillebus
- Take the bus from Danville Transit System Hub to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
16h 18m$96–163
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elon University to State College is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Elon University to State College is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Elon University to State College station. However, there are services departing from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride and arriving at State College Bus Station via Greensboro Bus Stop, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
The distance between Elon University and State College is 384 miles. The road distance is 400.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elon University to State College without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 41m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Elon University to State College, including transfers.
Elon University to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Elon University to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elon University to State College is 401 miles. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Elon University to State College.
There are 64+ hotels available in State College.
What companies run services between Elon University, NC, USA and State College, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elon University to State College Bus Station via Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride, Greensboro Depot, Greensboro Bus Stop, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 15h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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