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

There are 4 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

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane MSY - SCE
    7h 49m
    $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 Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 35m
    $206–361

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    34h 22m
    $336–741

  4. Drive  1,155.7 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to State Collegecar car 1,155.7 mi
    20h 7m
    $211–305

New Orleans to State College by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration29h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest 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 49m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, 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 New Orleans Bus Station to State College Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 29h 35m.

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