There are 4 ways to get from Syracuse to State College by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0215
- Take the bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pabus 815
8h 12m$84–155Drive 213.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Syracuse to State Collegecar 213.4 mi
4h 39m$39–57Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane SYR - SCE
6h 26m$73–462Bus to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
- Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane ITH - SCE
8h 11m$62–340
Syracuse to State College by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse to State College is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse to State College is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Syracuse station to State College. However, there are services departing from Syracuse Bus Station and arriving at State College, Pa via Scranton and Wilkes Barre, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Syracuse and State College is 290 miles. The road distance is 214.6 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse to State College without a car is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Syracuse to State College, including transfers.
Syracuse to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Syracuse Bus Station.
The best way to get from Syracuse to State College is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $470 and takes 6h 26m.
Syracuse to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Scranton Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse to State College is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Syracuse to State College.
What companies run services between Syracuse, NY, USA and State College, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Syracuse Bus Station to State College, Pa via Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Wilkes Barre, Pa in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pa
- Saver
- $25–80
- Flexible
- $50–85
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Fullington Tours
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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