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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to State Collegeby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to State College by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane MSP - SCE
    7h 14m
    $106–498

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    22h 56m
    $327–682

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    24h 3m
    $159–286

  4. Drive 970.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to State Collegecar car 970.1 mi
    16h 3m
    $177–256

  5. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MSP - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    8h 36m
    $549–1,094

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    26h 10m
    $283–572

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to State College by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$327Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 835.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to State College via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station, and State College in around 24h 3m.

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