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

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

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane SFO - SCE
    10h 14m
    $171–666

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 to Indianapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    2d 15h

  3. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh to State Collegebus bus
    2d 19h
    $927–1,976

  4. Drive 2,677 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to State Collegecar car 2,677 mi
    42h 3m
    $489–706

  5. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SFO - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh to State Collegebus bus
    11h 24m
    $532–912

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2d 20h
    $851–1,770

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,388.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 14m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to State College via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Denver, Indianapolis, Indianapolis, and State College in around 2d 15h.

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