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

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

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  1. Fly Penn State University Park Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane SCE - PVD
    5h 48m
    $42–262

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus New York / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Providencebus bus Bz 0210
    9h 51m
    $84–137

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain train
    10h
    $216–353

  4. Drive  405.5 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Providencecar car 405.5 mi
    7h 28m
    $74–107

  5. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDT - BOS
    3. Take the train from Back Bay to Providencetrain train
    7h 24m
    $83–984

  6. Bus via Newark

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providencebus bus
    11h 45m
    $82–155

State College to Providence by bus

Calendar45Weekly Buses
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College, Pa to Providence via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 9h 51m.

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