Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to State College

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to State College by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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

  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane MSY - SCE
    7h 43m
    $123–607

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 40m
    $215–361

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421D
    34h 42m
    $687–1,053

  4. Drive  1,160.2 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to State Collegecar car 1,160.2 mi
    19h 54m
    $199–287

  5. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane MSY - BWI
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 45m
    $125–601

  6. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MSY - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 35m
    $220–964

New Orleans to State College by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration28h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from New Orleans to State College.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,041.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and State College, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United 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 New Orleans Bus Station to State College Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 28h 40m.

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