There are 5 ways to get from Ohio State University to State College by bus (Greyhound), 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 via Pittsburgh
best- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus Pittsburgh
8h 42m$62–173Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbus to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2640
9h 16m$48–83Drive 319.5 mi
- Drive from Ohio State University to State Collegecar 319.5 mi
5h 58m$59–85Fly
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane CMH - SCE
7h 28m$82–468Bus #2
- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
10h 42m$59–143
Ohio State University to State College by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ohio State University to State College is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio State University to State College is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio State University to State College. However, there are services departing from John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 and arriving at State College, Pa via Columbus and Pittsburgh Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Ohio State University and State College is 324 miles. The road distance is 321.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio State University to State College without a car is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 8h 42m and costs $60 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Ohio State University to State College, including transfers.
Ohio State University to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Ohio State University to State College is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 8h 42m and costs $60 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $470 and takes 7h 28m.
Ohio State University to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio State University to State College is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Ohio State University to State College.
What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and State College, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ohio State University to State College, Pa via John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Pittsburgh Greyhound in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Reagan Washington, Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- Fullington Tours
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
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