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

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

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  1. Fly Purdue University Airport to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane LAF - SCE
    7h 22m
    $72–375

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2640
    12h 39m
    $92–151

  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 to Penn State University Park Airport

    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 50m
    $101–487

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    6h 14m
    $117–415

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane ORD - MDT
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 47m
    $142–488

West Lafayette to State College by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus-us operates a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to State College Regional Airport once daily, and the journey takes 11h 25m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.

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