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How to get fromNew Orleans Airport (MSY) to State Collegeby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to State College by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane MSY - SCE
    6h 16m
    $127–594

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    37h 2m
    $221–474

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    37h 36m
    $452–979

  4. Drive 1,166.9 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to State Collegecar car 1,166.9 mi
    20h 21m
    $213–308

  5. Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane plane MSY - AOO
    2. Take the taxi from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to State Collegetaxi taxi
    8h 54m
    $272–768

New Orleans Airport (MSY) to State College by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration37h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,029.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between New Orleans Airport (MSY), USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kenner Terminal Parking Garage to State College Bus Station via Tulane @ Loyola, Main Library, UPT Bus Bay 2, New Orleans Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 37h 2m.

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