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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to State College by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane SAN - SCE
    8h 18m
    $119–483

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    2d 12h
    $1,546–2,506

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    2d 15h
    $510–859

  4. Drive  2,528.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to State Collegecar car 2,528.9 mi
    41h 57m
    $433–625

  5. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SAN - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    9h 34m
    $174–700

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SAN - BWI
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 17m
    $390–579

  7. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SAN - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 17m
    $217–496

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    2d 14h

San Diego to State College by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,546Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,234.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to State College, Pa via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Pittsburgh Greyhound in around 2d 15h.

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