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How to get fromTraverse City to State Collegeby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane TVC - SCE
    6h 2m
    $89–431

  2. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    19h 35m
    $131–297

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    23h 13m
    $411–727

  4. Drive  612.9 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to State Collegecar car 612.9 mi
    10h 57m
    $112–162

  5. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane TVC - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 43m
    $99–443

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    20h 44m

  7. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    4. Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 51m

Traverse City to State College by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to State College, Pa via Grand Rapids, Detroit Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Pittsburgh Greyhound in around 19h 35m.

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