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

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There are 7 ways to get from State College to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SCE - CLT
    3h 35m
    $85–497

  2. Bus via Washington

    cheapest
    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, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus bus
    16h 20m
    $70–131

  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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 30m
    $91–178

  4. 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
    15h 5m
    $151–310

  5. Drive 483.6 mi

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

  6. Taxi to Altoona–Blair County Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from State College to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane AOO - CLT
    3h 48m
    $256–394

  7. 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 16m
    $178–1,030

State College to Charlotte by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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) 4 times a day. 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 30m.

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