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

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There are 7 ways to get from State College to Wilmington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane SCE - ILM
    4h 59m
    $86–401

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    16h 8m
    $92–180

  3. 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 Wilsontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    16h 58m
    $199–982

  4. Drive 523.1 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Wilmingtoncar car 523.1 mi
    10h 13m
    $96–138

  5. Bus, train

    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 train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    16h 22m
    $156–297

  6. Bus via Fayetteville

    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 Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    17h 42m
    $98–187

  7. Bus, train via Fayetteville

    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 Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    17h 51m
    $191–1,002

State College to Wilmington by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Market St WB at 12th St via Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Forden Station in around 16h 8m.

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