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How to get fromLouisville to State Collegeby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Louisville to State College by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane SDF - SCE
    6h 32m
    $83–478

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    15h 40m
    $113–259

  3. Drive  519.1 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to State Collegecar car 519.1 mi
    9h 17m
    $95–137

  4. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SDF - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    7h 51m
    $122–673

  5. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    16h 54m
    $100–199

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 40m
    $110–229

Louisville to State College by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to State College, Pa via Indianapolis Union Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Pittsburgh Greyhound in around 15h 40m.

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