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

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to State College by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)planeBOS - SCE
    5h
    $70–341
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusBoston
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, PabusNew York
    10h 35m
    $80–317
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
    10h 45m
    $104–993
  4. Drive 434.5 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to State Collegecar434.5 mi
    7h 46m
    $80–115
  5. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)planeBOS - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
    5h 54m
    $71–468
  6. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
    11h 19m
    $117–1,094
  7. Bus via Newark

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn StationbusGreyhound US0235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus StationbusGreyhound US0421
    11h 30m
    $87–247

Boston to State College by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to State College, Pa via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 10h 35m.

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