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How to get fromState College to Long Beachby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from State College to Long Beach by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Penn State University Park Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SCE - SNA
    9h 11m
    $297–964

  2. Fly Penn State University Park Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SCE - LAX
    9h 55m
    $136–560

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 11h
    $794–1,666

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    2d 12h
    $431–821

  5. Drive 2,559.1 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Long Beachcar car 2,559.1 mi
    41h 41m
    $467–675

  6. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PIT - LAX
    11h 51m
    $222–793

  7. Bus, train via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 13h
    $880–1,913

State College to Long Beach by bus, foot, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$794Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,263.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College, Pa to 1st & Shelter E S via Pittsburgh Greyhound, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7th & VA Hospital NW in around 2d 12h.

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