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

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

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane DEN - SCE
    8h 23m
    $109–496

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Denver 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
    32h 42m
    $861–1,406

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    36h 49m
    $299–451

  4. Drive  1,551.8 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to State Collegecar car 1,551.8 mi
    25h 1m
    $266–384

  5. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane DEN - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    9h 40m
    $236–440

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane DEN - BWI
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 27m
    $165–638

  7. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane DEN - DCA
    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
    11h 22m
    $264–553

Denver to State College by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$861Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,437.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to State College via Chicago Bus Station and State College in around 36h 49m.

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