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How to get fromGrand Rapids to State Collegeby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to State College by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane GRR - SCE
    8h 2m
    $95–478

  2. Drive 499.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to State Collegecar car 499.1 mi
    9h 9m
    $92–132

  3. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    14h 25m
    $116–230

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    18h 3m
    $248–521

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    9h 18m
    $121–465

  6. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane MKG - SCE
    5h 33m
    $143–421

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    15h 39m
    $124–212

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 46m
    $175–373

Grand Rapids to State College by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to State College, Pa via Detroit Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Pittsburgh Greyhound in around 14h 25m.

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