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

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

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane SJC - SCE
    10h 13m
    $184–706

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane SFO - SCE
    10h 53m
    $177–674

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown 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 18h
    $494–942

  4. BART, train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond 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 20h
    $949–2,017

  5. Drive 2,705.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to State Collegecar car 2,705.5 mi
    42h 32m
    $494–714

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SFO - PIT
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    12h 4m
    $556–955

  7. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    2d 21h
    $855–1,776

San Jose to State College by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$494Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,358 mi
  • Duration: 10h 13m

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

United Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Clara & 1st to State College, Pa via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Chinatown Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Pittsburgh Greyhound in around 2d 18h.

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