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

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There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to State College by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane LAF - SCE
    6h 57m
    $73–375

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2641
    17h 30m
    $112–200

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette 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
    18h 36m
    $236–491

  4. Drive 528.2 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to State Collegecar car 528.2 mi
    9h 41m
    $97–140

  5. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane IND - SCE
    8h 8m
    $120–497

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    6h 51m
    $118–415

  7. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 34m
    $113–239

Purdue University to State College by foot and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to State College via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, and State College in around 17h 30m.

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