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How to get fromTampa to State Collegeby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Tampa to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane TPA - SCE
    7h 32m
    $83–417

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 35m
    $193–323

  3. Train, bus via Philadelphia

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 20m
    $666–1,108

  4. Drive  1,040.2 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to State Collegecar car 1,040.2 mi
    19h 26m
    $184–266

  5. Fly Tampa to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane TPA - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    9h 10m
    $132–672

  6. Fly Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane PIE - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 32m
    $111–492

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    36h 21m
    $755–1,206

Tampa to State College by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration25h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 944.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and State College, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to State College Bus Station via Orlando Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 25h 35m.

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