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

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There are 8 ways to get from Palmdale to State College by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane LAX - SCE
    11h 32m
    $156–596

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 14h
    $303–715

  3. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 14h
    $213–615

  4. Drive 2,509.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to State Collegecar car 2,509.4 mi
    41h 18m
    $458–662

  5. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ONT - SCE
    14h 22m
    $230–938

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane LAX - PIT
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 17m
    $209–569

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Penn State University Park Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane SNA - SCE
    15h
    $170–689

  8. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    2d 14h
    $290–632

Palmdale to State College by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and State College, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palmdale to State College. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, take the bus to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE), walk to State College, then take the bus to State College. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to State College Bus Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 2d 14h.

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