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How to get fromWest Lafayette to State Collegeby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from West Lafayette to State College by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane LAF - SCE
    6h 38m
    $72–396

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2640
    12h 39m
    $88–134

  3. Drive  527.1 mi

    1. Drive from West Lafayette to State Collegecar car 527.1 mi
    9h 38m
    $97–139

  4. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane IND - SCE
    7h 48m
    $96–498

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    6h 33m
    $107–386

  6. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 50m
    $98–202

West Lafayette to State College by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to State College Regional Airport 6 times a week. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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