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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Pittsburgh
    5h 58m
    $45–87

  2. Drive  240 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from State College to Columbia Universitycar car 240 mi
    4h 16m
    $44–64

  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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    6h 50m
    $67–148

  4. Fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SCE - LGA
    5h 36m
    $74–483

  5. Bus via State College Regional Airport (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    8h 21m
    $49–88

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SCE - EWR
    6h 2m
    $65–316

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SCE - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    5h 4m
    $72–961

State College to Columbia University by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

Megabus operates a bus from State College, Pa to Port Authority Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 3 hours.

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