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

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There are 8 ways to get from State College to Reno by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SCE - RNO
    10h 59m
    $181–805

  2. Bus, train via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    2d 11h
    $1,394–2,421

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 12h
    $472–716

  4. Drive  2,459 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Renocar car 2,459 mi
    38h 16m
    $449–649

  5. 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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDT - RNO
    11h 56m
    $197–825

  6. 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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PIT - RNO
    12h 20m
    $254–1,061

  7. Bus to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane JST - RNO
    13h 52m
    $219–840

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2d 14h
    $1,201–2,065

State College to Reno by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,394Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,199.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

United Airlines flies from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via State College Regional Airport, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 2d 12h.

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