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

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

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane AUS - SCE
    8h 15m
    $173–756

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    37h 51m
    $302–521

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    42h 18m
    $571–1,176

  4. Drive 1,533.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to State Collegecar car 1,533.6 mi
    25h 45m
    $280–405

  5. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane AUS - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    9h 22m
    $221–897

  6. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Austin to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    43h 9m
    $410–853

Austin to State College by bus and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,344.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to State College via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, Ogden & Kedzie, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and State College in around 37h 51m.

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