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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to State Collegeby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to State College by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane LAX - SCE
    8h 25m
    $164–653

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2d 11h
    $805–1,677

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 14h
    $405–833

  4. Drive 2,554.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to State Collegecar car 2,554.5 mi
    41h 59m
    $467–674

  5. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane LAX - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    9h 49m
    $234–617

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LAX - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 37m
    $293–582

  7. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $885–1,923

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to State College by bus, foot, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$805Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,261.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), 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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to State College Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 2d 14h.

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