There are 4 ways to get from Delaware to State College by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to State College Bus StationGreyhound US0421D
5h 16m$64–762Drive 171.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wilmington to State College171.9 mi
3h 35m$32–46Train, bus via Harrisburg
- Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
6h 6m$62–745Train, fly
- Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)PHL - SCE
4h 22m$58–849
Delaware to State College by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delaware to State College is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Delaware to State College is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Delaware and State College is 219 miles. The road distance is 172.9 miles.
The best way to get from Delaware to State College without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $60 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Delaware to State College, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Delaware to State College is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Delaware to State College.
There are 52+ hotels available in State College.
What companies run services between Delaware, USA and State College, PA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Delaware to State College. However, you can take the train to 30th Street Station, walk to Philadelphia, then take the bus to State College Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wilmington to State College Bus Station via 30th Street Station, Harrisburg, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 6h 6m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $3–200
- Business Class
- $40–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $38–43
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
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