Rome2Rio

How to get fromMichigan State University to State Collegeby bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to State College

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Michigan State University to State College by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2641
    13h 41m

  2. Drive  439.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan State University to State Collegecar car 439.7 mi
    7h 50m
    $78–113

  3. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane LAN - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 13m
    $103–439

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    13h 55m

  5. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh to State Collegebus bus
    16h 23m
    $112–262

  6. Bus, train via NBD Farm past Auditorium

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 34m

  7. Bus to Detroit, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane DTW - MDT
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 15m
    $111–639

  8. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane LAN - SCE
    5h 44m
    $93–417

Michigan State University to State College by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Michigan State University to State College.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 542.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 41m

What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and State College, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to State College via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, and State College in around 13h 41m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 4 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

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

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There