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How to get fromAtlanta to State Collegeby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to State College by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ATL - SCE
    6h 36m
    $84–448

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 5m
    $133–240

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 52m
    $244–550

  4. Drive  707.7 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to State Collegecar car 707.7 mi
    14h 4m
    $130–187

  5. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane ATL - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 49m
    $98–490

  6. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane ATL - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    7h 56m
    $118–622

Atlanta to State College by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration20h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 630.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to State College Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 20h 5m.

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