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

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

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  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport, line 37 bus

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SCE - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal B to 3rd St & Madison Stbus bus
    3h 13m
    $48–369

  2. Drive  183 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from State College to Chestercar car 183 mi
    3h 35m
    $33–47

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    5h 38m
    $74–118

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    6h 24m
    $41–62

  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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDT - PHL
    5h 45m
    $59–370

  6. Bus via 69th St Transit Center (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2642
    7h 13m
    $36–64

State College to Chester by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Chester, PA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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