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

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There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to State College by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

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    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ROA - SCE
    6h 15m
    $50–328

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    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
    11h 50m
    $96–217

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop 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
    12h 45m
    $70–149

  4. Drive  309 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to State Collegecar car 309 mi
    6h 28m
    $57–82

  5. Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane LYH - SCE
    8h 37m
    $62–347

  6. Train, bus via Philadelphia

    1. Take the train from Roanoke 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
    12h 45m
    $142–327

  7. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride 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
    13h 10m
    $73–139

Roanoke to State College by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to State College Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 12h 45m.

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