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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SCE - RDU
    6h 14m
    $60–357

  2. Bus via Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus bus
    12h 21m
    $58–115

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 5m
    $73–137

  4. Bus, train via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    13h 41m
    $169–945

  5. Drive 425.1 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Raleighcar car 425.1 mi
    8h 34m
    $78–113

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    20h 1m
    $218–481

State College to Raleigh by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to GoRaleigh Station via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 12h 5m.

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