Rome2Rio

How to get fromOrange County to State Collegeby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

Find Transport to State College

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Orange County to State College by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane SNA - SCE
    8h 44m
    $211–788

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane LAX - SCE
    11h 16m
    $180–690

  3. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    2d 9h
    $902–1,919

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    2d 12h
    $425–833

  5. Drive 2,538 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to State Collegecar car 2,538 mi
    41h 34m
    $464–669

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2d 11h
    $801–1,668

Orange County to State College by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$902Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Orange County to State College.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,246.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to State College, Pa via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Pittsburgh Greyhound in around 2d 12h.

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

More Questions & Answers