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

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There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to State College by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane DTW - SCE
    6h 32m
    $71–359

  2. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane DTW - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 21m
    $68–434

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    12h 15m
    $75–218

  4. Drive 390.2 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to State Collegecar car 390.2 mi
    6h 38m
    $72–103

  5. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane DTW - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 57m
    $149–432

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 51m
    $78–257

  7. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh to State Collegebus bus Fab605
    13h 13m
    $113–223

Michigan to State College by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Michigan, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to State College Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 12h 15m.

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