There are 5 ways to get from New Jersey to State College by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
5h 40m$35–65Train, bus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
5h 56m$65–164Drive 223.7 mi
- Drive from Newark to State Collegecar 223.7 mi
4h 4m$41–59Train, fly
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
4h 33m$56–398Bus via State College (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
6h 4m$39–61
New Jersey to State College by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to State College is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from New Jersey to State College is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at State College Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between New Jersey and State College is 246 miles. The road distance is 225 miles.
The best way to get from New Jersey to State College without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $35 - $65.
The bus from Newark, Penn Station to State College Bus Station takes 5h 40m including transfers and departs five times a week.
New Jersey to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
New Jersey to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to State College is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from New Jersey to State College.
Book your New Jersey to State College bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and State College, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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