There are 8 ways to get from State College to Rutgers University by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
- Take the train from Harrisburg to New Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service
5h 51m$54–120Drive 214.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Rutgers Universitycar 214.1 mi
4h 12m$40–57Bus
- Take the bus from State College, Pa to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
6h 25m$57–114Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SCE - EWR
5h 49m$64–315Bus, train via Trenton
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Trentontrain
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain Nec
6h 13m$55–120Bus via Newark (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
7h 35m$66–102Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain
4h 37m$63–392Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane SCE - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain
6h 35m$76–498
State College to Rutgers University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Rutgers University is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Rutgers University is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from State College to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from State College, Pa and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between State College and Rutgers University is 249 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Rutgers University without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 51m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from State College to Rutgers University, including transfers.
State College to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from State College, Pa station.
The best way to get from State College to Rutgers University is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $320 and takes 5h 49m.
State College to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Rutgers University is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from State College to Rutgers University.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from State College, Pa to Rutgers University via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Albany St & Spring St in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to New Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College, Pa to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
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