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How to get fromState College to Appalachian Trailby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from State College to Appalachian Trail by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane SCE - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Appalachian Trailtaxi taxi
    5h 57m
    $154–439

  2. Drive 322.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from State College to Appalachian Trailcar car 322.8 mi
    7h 19m
    $59–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from DC Union Station to Alumni Mall at Squires Student Centerbus bus
    13h 38m
    $124–197

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Appalachian Trailtaxi taxi
    14h 9m
    $239–1,017

  5. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Squires Ebndbus bus
    13h 48m
    $129–187

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train
    4. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus bus Swb
    15h 9m
    $161–285

Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Appalachian Trail, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Appalachian Trail via Harrisburg Bus Station, DC Union Station, and Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center in around 13h 38m.

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