There are 6 ways to get from State College to Boston by plane, bus, train 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.
Recommended option
Fly from State College • 4h 38m
Cheapest option
Bus via State College, PA • 10h 49m
4 alternative options
Bus to Harrisburg, fly • 6h 9m
Bus, train • 10h 25m
Bus • 11h 5m
Drive • 7h 36m
State College to Boston by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Boston is to bus which costs $30 - $150 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Boston is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $190 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from State College to Boston. However, there are services departing from E. College Ave at S. Allen Street and arriving at Boston via State College, PA and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
The distance between State College and Boston is 378 miles. The road distance is 441.3 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Boston without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 25m and costs $50 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from State College to Boston, including transfers.
State College to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
The best way to get from State College to Boston is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $190 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via State College, PA, which costs $29 - $140 and takes 10h 49m.
State College to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Boston is 441 miles. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from State College to Boston.
- Distance: 377.9 miles
- Duration: 4h 38m
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines and JetBlue Airways fly from State College to Boston every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College to Boston via North Atherton Place at McDonalds, State College, PA, New York 7th Ave and 27th St, and New York Midtown in around 10h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from State College to Boston via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $900
Flights from Harrisburg to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260 - $700
Flights from Harrisburg to Boston via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from State College to Boston via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $900
Flights from State College to Boston via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $900
Flights from State College to Boston via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $900
Flights from Harrisburg to Boston via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250 - $550
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4 - $80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $4 - $24
- Child Coach - short notice
- $15 - $25
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $14 - $45
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $16 - $50
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $20 - $35
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $95
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $80
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $13 - $80
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Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65 - $600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $30 - $220
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $60 - $390
- Business Seat - Adult
- $65 - $430
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $110 - $370
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $220 - $650
- First Class - Adult
- $230 - $600
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $17 - $120
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $40 - $230
- Business Class Seat
- $130 - $320
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9 - $45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28 - $75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23 - $65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from State College, PA to New York 7th Ave and 27th St
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $60
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19 - $70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $19 - $70
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station, Boston, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $70
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