There are 3 ways to get from West Chester to Penn State University Park by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
5h 58m$47–110Drive 169.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Chester to Penn State University Parkcar 169.2 mi
3h 12m$31–45Line 104 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
5h 47m$61–403
West Chester to Penn State University Park by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Chester to Penn State University Park is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from West Chester to Penn State University Park is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between West Chester and Penn State University Park is 172 miles. The road distance is 170.1 miles.
The best way to get from West Chester to Penn State University Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from West Chester to Penn State University Park, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between West Chester to Penn State University Park is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from West Chester to Penn State University Park.
There are 56+ hotels available in Penn State University Park.
What companies run services between West Chester, PA, USA and Penn State University Park, PA, USA?
There is no direct connection from West Chester to Penn State University Park. However, you can take the line 135 bus to Lancaster Av & Stuart Av, walk to Downingtown Amtrak, take the train to Harrisburg, walk to Harrisburg Bus Station, take the bus to State College Bus Station, walk to Walker Building, take the bus to Blue Course Dr at BB&T Bank, then walk to Penn State University Park. Alternatively, you can drive from West Chester to Penn State University Park in around 3h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide









