There are 6 ways to get from Maine to State College by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Portland
best- Fly from Portland (PWM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PWM - SCE
5h 9m$79–437Bus
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
- Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus
14h 8m$103–239Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
- Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
14h 55m$148–974Drive 536.8 mi
- Drive from Portland to State Collegecar 536.8 mi
9h 25m$98–142Fly from Bangor
- Fly from Bangor (BGR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane BGR - SCE
6h 57m$114–656Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Stationbus
15h 33m$93–194
Maine to State College by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maine to State College is to bus via Newark which costs $90 - $200 and takes 15h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Maine to State College is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $75 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Maine to State College. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at State College, Pa via Portland, ME, South Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
The distance between Maine and State College is 440 miles. The road distance is 539.9 miles.
The best way to get from Maine to State College without a car is to bus which takes 14h 8m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Maine to State College, including transfers.
Maine to State College bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
The best way to get from Maine to State College is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $75 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 14h 8m.
Maine to State College bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maine to State College is 540 miles. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Maine to State College.
What companies run services between Maine, USA and State College, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to State College, Pa via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, South Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 14h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Portland to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Portland to Penn State University Park Airport via Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Bangor to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Bangor to Penn State University Park Airport via Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Bangor to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Bangor to Penn State University Park Airport via Reagan Washington, Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $55–490
- First Class
- $210–750
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $35–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 54+ hotels available in State College.
















