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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane CHO - SCE
    4h 45m
    $87–346

  2. Drive 231.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to State Collegecar car 231.7 mi
    5h 29m
    $43–62

  3. Train, bus via Philadelphia

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 27m
    $92–1,049

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 32m
    $60–456

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union 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
    11h
    $67–266

  6. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 22m

Charlottesville to State College by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to State College Bus Station via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 11h.

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