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How to get fromIslip to State Collegeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Islip to State College by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Amityville to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus bus New York
    8h 23m
    $57–98

  2. Drive  280.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Islip to State Collegecar car 280.9 mi
    5h 17m
    $52–74

  3. Train, bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 25m
    $132–252

  4. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane LGA - SCE
    7h 14m
    $84–489

  5. Train, bus via Babylon

    1. Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    9h 42m
    $59–106

  6. Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane PHL - SCE
    6h 50m
    $85–1,026

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane JFK - SCE
    6h 55m
    $65–345

Islip to State College by bus, train, and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Islip to State College. However, you can take the line 2 bus to Amityville LIRR, walk to Amityville, take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal, then take the bus to State College, Pa. Alternatively, you can take a train from Islip to State College Bus Station via Jamaica, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Harrisburg, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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