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

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There are 9 ways to get from Houston to State College by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane IAH - SCE
    8h 41m
    $114–559

  2. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    35h 57m
    $263–400

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    45h 12m
    $881–1,454

  4. Drive  1,451.7 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to State Collegecar car 1,451.7 mi
    25h 27m
    $240–347

  5. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane HOU - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    9h 15m
    $161–771

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane HOU - BWI
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 48m
    $154–650

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane IAH - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    9h 54m
    $163–774

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HOU - 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
    10h 38m
    $199–863

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    37h 58m
    $280–457

Houston to State College by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration45h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$881Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,264.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to State College Bus Station via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Doraville Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 35h 57m.

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