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

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to State College by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane CHO - SCE
    4h 45m
    $79–354

  2. Drive  232.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to State Collegecar car 232.1 mi
    5h 24m
    $40–58

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 30m
    $97–150

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421D
    10h 5m
    $59–91

  5. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington to Baltimorebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 2m
    $60–109

Charlottesville to State College by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to State College Bus Station via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 10h 5m.

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