There are 4 ways to get from State College to West Chester University by bus, train, 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 Downingtown Amtraktrain Keystone Service
5h 33m$54–89Drive 168.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to West Chester Universitycar 168.2 mi
3h 10m$29–42Fly, line 104 bus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
- Take the bus from 69th St TC West Trolley Platform to Church St & University Av - FSbus
4h 41m$53–378Bus, line 92 bus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to King of Prussia Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0421D
- Take the bus from Plaza at King of Prussia to West Chester Transit Centerbus 92
6h 22m$37–57
State College to West Chester University by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from State College to West Chester University is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from State College to West Chester University is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to West Chester University. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at West Chester Transit Center via South Gulph Rd & Bill Smith Blvd and Plaza at King of Prussia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between State College and West Chester University is 177 miles. The road distance is 169.2 miles.
The best way to get from State College to West Chester University without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 33m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from State College to West Chester University, including transfers.
State College to West Chester University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
State College to West Chester University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at King of Prussia Park & Ride station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to West Chester University is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from State College to West Chester University.
There are 163+ hotels available in West Chester University.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and West Chester University, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from State College Bus Station to West Chester University via King of Prussia Park & Ride, South Gulph Rd & Bill Smith Blvd, Plaza at King of Prussia, and West Chester Transit Center in around 6h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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Contact 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to King of Prussia Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from 69th St TC West Trolley Platform to Church St & University Av - FS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Plaza at King of Prussia to West Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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