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How to get fromState College to Nashvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SCE - BNA
    6h 8m
    $83–457

  2. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 45m
    $134–271

  3. Drive  692 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Nashvillecar car 692 mi
    12h 7m
    $127–183

  4. 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 Nashville (BNA)plane plane MDT - BNA
    6h 23m
    $94–457

  5. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane PIT - BNA
    7h 41m
    $516–1,213

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    22h
    $149–234

State College to Nashville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 593.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Nashville (BNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College, Pa to Nashville Bus Station via Pittsburgh Greyhound, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Columbus in around 18h 45m.

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