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How to get fromState College to Louisvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from State College to Louisville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SCE - SDF
    6h 38m
    $112–658

  2. Drive  519.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from State College to Louisvillecar car 519.5 mi
    9h 17m
    $89–129

  3. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    14h 35m
    $120–255

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    16h 30m
    $115–236

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    18h 25m
    $121–195

State College to Louisville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College, Pa to Louisville, KY via Pittsburgh Greyhound, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 14h 35m.

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