There are 6 ways to get from Elizabeth to State College by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
7h 7m$123–226Bus via State College (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
7h 47m$39–73Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
7h 23m$43–73Drive 222.7 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to State Collegecar 222.7 mi
4h 16m$41–59Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane EWR - SCE
4h 59m$58–366Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
5h 39m$71–1,011
Elizabeth to State College by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to State College is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to State College is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to State College station. However, there are services departing from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl and arriving at State College Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Elizabeth and State College is 277 miles. The road distance is 224 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to State College without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 7m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Elizabeth to State College, including transfers.
Elizabeth to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to State College is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $370 and takes 4h 59m.
Elizabeth to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to State College is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Elizabeth to State College.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and State College, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 2 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Richmond, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlottesville, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Pittsburgh, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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