There are 8 ways to get from State College to Rutgers University by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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$54–122Drive 214.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Rutgers Universitycar 214.1 mi
4h 12m$40–57Bus via Newark (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
6h 15m$62–97Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SCE - EWR
5h 47m$65–315Bus, 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$55–122Bus
- 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$59–119Fly 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$64–392Fly 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 38m$77–498
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 station. However, there are services departing from State College and arriving at Newark Penn Station via State College Regional Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
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 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from State College to Rutgers University, including transfers.
State College to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from State College Regional Airport station.
The best way to get from State College to Rutgers University is to bus via Newark which takes 6h 15m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $320 and takes 5h 47m.
State College to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn 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?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from State College Regional Airport to Newark Penn Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- 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 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- 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
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College, Pa to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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