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How to get fromState College to Charlotteby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from State College to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SCE - CLT
    3h 31m
    $84–498

  2. 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 Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 25m
    $86–150

  3. 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 Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 40m
    $121–270

  4. Drive  483.6 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Charlottecar car 483.6 mi
    9h 47m
    $89–128

  5. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDT - CLT
    6h 11m
    $93–517

  6. Bus via Fredericksburg

    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 Fredericksburgbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fredericksburg to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 20m
    $99–163

State College to Charlotte by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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 Washington Union Station in around 14h 25m.

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