There are 7 ways to get from Long Beach to State College by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane LAX - SCE
10h 36m$155–660Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
2d 12h$683–1,546Bus
- Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 577
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus
2d 14h$387–818Drive 2,553.6 mi
- Drive from Long Beach to State Collegecar 2,553.6 mi
41h 52m$466–674Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Penn State University Park Airport
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane SNA - SCE
13h 12m$178–711Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane LAX - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus
12h 3m$234–541Train, bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus
2d 13h$749–1,782
Long Beach to State College by tram, train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to State College is to fly and bus which costs $230 - $550 and takes 12h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Long Beach to State College is to fly which takes 10h 36m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach to State College. However, there are services departing from Long Beach Blvd & 3rd SE and arriving at State College, Pa via 7th / Channel, El Monte Bus Stop, St Louis Bus Station and Pittsburgh Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
The distance between Long Beach and State College is 2299 miles. The road distance is 2568.5 miles.
The best way to get from Long Beach to State College without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $650 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Long Beach to State College, including transfers.
Long Beach to State College bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 7th / Channel station.
The best way to get from Long Beach to State College is to fly which takes 10h 36m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $850 and takes 2 days 14h.
Long Beach to State College bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at El Monte Station - Lower Level.
State College is 3h ahead of Long Beach. It is currently 8:53 AM in Long Beach and 11:53 AM in State College.
What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and State College, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long Beach Blvd & 3rd SE to State College, Pa via 7th / Channel, El Monte Bus Stop, St Louis Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Pittsburgh Greyhound in around 2d 14h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Kansas City, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Penn State University Park Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Penn State University Park Airport via Denver, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach to State College is 2569 miles. It takes approximately 41h 52m to drive from Long Beach to State College.
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