There are 5 ways to get from Greensboro to State College by 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane GSO - SCE
5h 17m$97–461Drive 400.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Greensboro to State Collegecar 400.1 mi
8h 33m$73–106Train, 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
13h 3m$111–263Bus
- 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
14h 15m$88–168Bus 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
14h 40m$81–145
Greensboro to State College by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Greensboro to State College is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Greensboro to State College is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $95 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Greensboro to State College station. However, there are services departing from Greensboro Bus Stop and arriving at State College Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
The distance between Greensboro and State College is 367 miles. The road distance is 402.4 miles.
The best way to get from Greensboro to State College without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 3m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Greensboro to State College, including transfers.
Greensboro to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Greensboro to State College is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $95 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 14h 15m.
Greensboro to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greensboro to State College is 402 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Greensboro to State College.
What companies run services between Greensboro, NC, USA and State College, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to State College Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 14h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- 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
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
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
- $70–180
- 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
- $60–95
- 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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