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

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to State College by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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
    6h 22m
    $58–356

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 30m
    $72–156

  3. Train, bus via Philadelphia

    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
    13h 35m
    $163–372

  4. Drive  423.6 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to State Collegecar car 423.6 mi
    8h 33m
    $78–112

  5. Bus via S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 24m
    $65–142

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    19h 53m
    $186–438

Raleigh to State College by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to State College Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 12h 30m.

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