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How to get fromRaleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to State Collegeby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to State College by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane RDU - SCE
    4h 35m
    $58–348

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 26m
    $76–166

  3. Train, bus via Washington

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 23m
    $182–418

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Raleigh/Durham-RDU to State Collegerideshare rideshare 406.9 mi
    9h 18m

  5. Drive 406.9 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to State Collegecar car 406.9 mi
    9h 18m
    $75–108

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 3m
    $186–420

  7. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Cary to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus Pittsburgh
    20h 51m
    $230–486

Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to State College by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to State College Bus Station via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 13h 26m.

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