There are 4 ways to get from West Chester to State College by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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 39m$58–119Drive 167.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Chester to State Collegecar 167.4 mi
3h 8m$29–42Line 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 18m$68–457Line 92 bus, bus
- Take the bus from High St & Washington St - FS to Plaza at King of Prussiabus 92
- Take the bus from King of Prussia Park & Ride to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
5h 54m$35–58
West Chester to State College by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Chester to State College is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from West Chester to State College is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from West Chester to State College station. However, there are services departing from High St & Washington St - FS and arriving at State College Bus Station via Plaza at King of Prussia and King of Prussia Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between West Chester and State College is 171 miles. The road distance is 168.4 miles.
The best way to get from West Chester to State College without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from West Chester to State College, including transfers.
West Chester to State College bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from High St & Washington St - FS station.
West Chester to State College bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Plaza at King of Prussia station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Chester to State College is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from West Chester to State College.
There are 65+ hotels available in State College.
What companies run services between West Chester, PA, USA and State College, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from High St & Washington St - FS to State College Bus Station via Plaza at King of Prussia, South Gulph Rd & Bill Smith Blvd - FS, and King of Prussia Park & Ride in around 5h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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Contact 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from King of Prussia Park & Ride to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from High St & Washington St - FS to Plaza at King of Prussia
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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