There are 7 ways to get from State College to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi
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 Penn State University Park Airport
best- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SCE - CLT
3h 35m$80–487Bus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
14h 35m$83–164Bus, train
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 40m$128–283Drive 483.6 mi
- Drive from State College to Charlottecar 483.6 mi
9h 47m$89–128Taxi to Altoona–Blair County Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from State College to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)taxi
- Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane AOO - CLT
3h 48m$346–895Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MDT - CLT
6h 14m$91–498Bus via Charleston
- Take the bus from State College, Pa to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to Westover Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Morgantown to Charlestonbus
- Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Statesvillebus
- Take the bus from Statesville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
17h 5m$85–277
State College to Charlotte by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Charlotte is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 14h 35m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Charlotte is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $80 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
The distance between State College and Charlotte is 440 miles. The road distance is 486.5 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 14h 35m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from State College to Charlotte, including transfers.
State College to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
The best way to get from State College to Charlotte is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $80 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 14h 35m.
State College to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Charlotte is 486 miles. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from State College to Charlotte.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 14h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- $160–200
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