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

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

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane SMF - SCE
    9h 38m
    $143–608

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    2d 14h
    $475–750

  3. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Sacramento 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
    2d 16h
    $1,570–2,494

  4. Drive  2,591.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to State Collegecar car 2,591.1 mi
    40h 32m
    $473–683

  5. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane SMF - JST
    2. Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 34m
    $170–643

  6. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane SMF - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 16m
    $163–660

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2d 18h
    $1,381–2,129

Sacramento to State College by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$475Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,320.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to State College via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and State College in around 2d 14h.

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