There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to State College by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from South Bend
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane SBN - SCE
5h 32m$80–402Train, bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus New York / ...
11h 33m$248–455Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2641
11h 49m$84–127Drive 477.9 mi
- Drive from South Bend to State Collegecar 477.9 mi
7h 56m$85–122Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane ORD - SCE
7h 8m$102–384Train, bus
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
13h 26m$245–425
South Bend to State College by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to State College is to bus which costs $80 - $130 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to State College is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $80 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to State College. However, there are services departing from South Bend Transpo and arriving at State College via State College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
The distance between South Bend and State College is 455 miles. The road distance is 480.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to State College without a car is to train and bus via Pittsburgh which takes 11h 33m and costs $240 - $460.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from South Bend to State College, including transfers.
South Bend to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
The best way to get from South Bend to State College is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $80 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 11h 49m.
South Bend to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at State College Regional Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to State College is 481 miles. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from South Bend to State College.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and State College, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from South Bend Transpo to State College Regional Airport once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 10h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from South Bend to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from South Bend to Penn State University Park Airport via Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- Fullington Tours
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend Transpo to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
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