There are 9 ways to get from Fargo to State College by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Penn State University Park Airport
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane FAR - SCE
6h 35m$108–499Train, bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus
27h 11m$320–774Train, bus
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
29h 44m$271–529Drive 1,205.9 mi
- Drive from Fargo to State Collegecar 1,205.9 mi
19h 54m$221–318Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane FAR - JST
- Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Stationbus
8h 45m$128–522Fly to Lancaster, drive
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Lancaster (LNS)plane FAR - LNS
- Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to State Collegecar
8h 16m$134–539Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane FAR - MDT
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
8h 43m$128–551Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane FAR - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus
9h 26m$142–684Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus
30h 14m$223–351
Fargo to State College by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to State College is to drive which costs $220 - $320 and takes 19h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to State College is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to State College. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at State College via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and State College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 14m.
The distance between Fargo and State College is 1046 miles. The road distance is 1212.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to State College without a car is to train and bus via Pittsburgh which takes 27h 11m and costs $320 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Fargo to State College, including transfers.
Fargo to State College bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
The best way to get from Fargo to State College is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $360 and takes 30h 14m.
Fargo to State College bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
State College is 1h ahead of Fargo. It is currently 12:14 PM in Fargo and 1:14 PM in State College.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and State College, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to State College via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and State College in around 30h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Hector International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Hector International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Hector International Airport to Lancaster via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Hector International Airport to Lancaster via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Hector International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Hector International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Hector International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–380
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
Bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to State College is 1213 miles. It takes approximately 19h 54m to drive from Fargo to State College.
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