There are 7 ways to get from Paterson to State College by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 161 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus New York
7h 13m$49–97Bus via Newark, Penn Station (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
8h 11m$39–73Train, 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 / ...
8h 3m$68–173Drive 221.8 mi
- Drive from Paterson to State Collegecar 221.8 mi
4h 2m$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 57m$74–382Train 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
6h 4m$77–1,019Fly from Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane LGA - SCE
7h 50m$79–473
Paterson to State College by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paterson to State College is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Paterson to State College is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Paterson to State College. However, there are services departing from Market St At City Hall and arriving at State College, Pa via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Paterson and State College is 345 miles. The road distance is 223.1 miles.
The best way to get from Paterson to State College without a car is to bus which takes 7h 13m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Paterson to State College, including transfers.
Paterson to State College bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Market St At City Hall station.
The best way to get from Paterson to State College is to bus which takes 7h 13m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $390 and takes 6h 57m.
Paterson to State College bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paterson to State College is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Paterson to State College.
What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and State College, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to State College, Pa via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly 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
- $70–410
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
- $70–390
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
- $65–380
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
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
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
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