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How to get fromPortland to State Collegeby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to State College by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane PWM - SCE
    5h 34m
    $79–453

  2. Bus via Boston

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus bus
    13h 21m
    $111–193

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    15h
    $241–1,065

  4. Drive  533.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to State Collegecar car 533.4 mi
    9h 32m
    $95–137

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    14h 21m
    $102–163

Portland to State College by bus and foot

Calendar88Weekly Services
Duration13h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to State College, Pa via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 13h 21m.

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