There are 7 ways to get from Metuchen to State College by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus via Trenton
best- Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
7h 3m$58–151Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
7h 37m$39–77Drive 216.1 mi
- Drive from Metuchen to State Collegecar 216.1 mi
4h 21m$40–57Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane EWR - SCE
6h 34m$73–373Train, bus
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
7h 6m$64–724Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus New York
7h 49m$57–120Train 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 32m$72–1,007
Metuchen to State College by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to State College is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to State College is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Metuchen station to State College. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at State College via State College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Metuchen and State College is 254 miles. The road distance is 217.4 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to State College without a car is to train and bus via Trenton which takes 7h 3m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Metuchen to State College, including transfers.
Metuchen to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Metuchen to State College is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $380 and takes 6h 34m.
Metuchen to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at State College Regional Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to State College is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Metuchen to State College.
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and State College, PA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Regional Airport twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Rochester, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Pittsburgh, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Norfolk, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Richmond, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
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
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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