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How to get fromLos Angeles to University Parkby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to University Park by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    10h
    $170–667

  2. 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 Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    2d 10h
    $419–808

  3. Train, bus

    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 11h
    $854–1,839

  4. Drive 2,540.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to University Parkcar car 2,540.9 mi
    41h 35m
    $464–670

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    11h 24m
    $233–653

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Penn State University Park Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane SNA - SCE
    12h 43m
    $184–774

  7. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    3d 2h
    $884–1,841

Los Angeles to University Park by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$419Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,276.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and University Park, 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 Los Angeles Union Station to State College, Pa via St Louis Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Pittsburgh Greyhound in around 2d 10h.

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