There are 4 ways to get from Norristown to State College by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
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 King of Prussia Park & Ride to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
5h 19m$35–58Drive 177.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norristown to State Collegecar 177.5 mi
3h 15m$31–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Norristown Elm Street to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Nor
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
6h 35m$78–149Train, fly
- Take the train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
4h 58m$66–453
Norristown to State College by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norristown to State College is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Norristown to State College is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Norristown to State College station. However, there are services departing from Norristown Transit Center and arriving at State College Bus Station via Gulph Mills Station - onsite and King of Prussia Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Norristown and State College is 183 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.
The best way to get from Norristown to State College without a car is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Norristown to State College, including transfers.
Norristown to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from King of Prussia Park & Ride station.
Norristown to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norristown to State College is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Norristown to State College.
There are 65+ hotels available in State College.
What companies run services between Norristown, PA, USA and State College, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from King of Prussia Park & Ride to State College Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Norristown Elm Street to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from King of Prussia Park & Ride to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
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