There are 6 ways to get from Newark to State College by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via State College (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
4h 59m$34–55Train, bus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
5h 56m$72–167Drive 223.7 mi
- Drive from Newark to State Collegecar 223.7 mi
4h 4m$41–59Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane EWR - SCE
6h 20m$54–339Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
5h 40m$35–70Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
5h 7m$74–975
Newark to State College by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to State College is to bus via State College which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to State College is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at State College Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Newark and State College is 231 miles. The road distance is 225 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to State College without a car is to bus via State College which takes 4h 59m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Newark to State College, including transfers.
Newark to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to State College is to bus via State College which takes 4h 59m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $340 and takes 6h 20m.
Newark to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at State College Regional Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to State College is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Newark to State College.
What companies run services between Newark, 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 $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
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 Richmond, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Pittsburgh, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Rochester, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Norfolk, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
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