There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to State College by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane ORF - SCE
4h 46m$89–386Drive 356.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to State Collegecar 356.8 mi
7h 16m$66–94Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
11h 29m$81–522Train, bus via Philadelphia
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union 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
12h 29m$107–1,105Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2608 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
12h 27m$77–197
Norfolk to State College by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to State College is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to State College is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $85 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to State College station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at State College Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
The distance between Norfolk and State College is 302 miles. The road distance is 358.9 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to State College without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 29m and costs $80 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Norfolk to State College, including transfers.
Norfolk to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to State College is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $85 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $200 and takes 12h 27m.
Norfolk to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to State College is 359 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Norfolk to State College.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and State College, PA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to State College Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, and Philadelphia in around 12h 27m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Reagan Washington, Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $90–350
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $38–43
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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