What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to State College?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to State College is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $150 - $280 and takes 22h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to State College?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to State College is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $130 - $700.

How far is it from Iowa to State College?

The distance between Iowa and State College is 839 miles. The road distance is 887.2 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to State College without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to State College without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 22h 19m and costs $150 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to State College?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Iowa to State College, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to State College?

The best way to get from Iowa to State College is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $150 - $280 and takes 22h 19m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and State College?

State College is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 1:21 AM in Iowa and 2:21 AM in State College.

Can I drive from Iowa to State College?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to State College is 887 miles. It takes approximately 14h 42m to drive from Iowa to State College.

Where can I stay near State College?

There are 40+ hotels available in State College.

Iowa to State College - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane DSM - SCE
6h 4m
$139–675
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane MLI - SCE
7h 33m
$73–396
Bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2640
22h 19m
$150–274
Bus, train via Bloomington
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus
25h 34m
$243–575
Drive 882.1 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to State Collegecar 882.1 mi
14h 42m
$161–233
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane CID - SCE
8h 52m
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane OMA - SCE
8h 40m
$134–707
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus
23h 14m
$218–510
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
23h 29m
$155–274

Des Moines (DSM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights

42Weekly Planes

5h 56mAverage Duration

$120Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to State College.

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Distance: 834.3 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to State College via Des Moines, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, and State College in around 22h 19m.

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