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

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There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to State College by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane PHX - SCE
    8h 33m
    $121–555

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    2d 1h
    $415–695

  3. Bus, train via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    2d 2h
    $1,214–2,065

  4. Drive  2,182.5 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to State Collegecar car 2,182.5 mi
    36h 8m
    $373–539

  5. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane PHX - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    9h 59m
    $180–820

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane PHX - BWI
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 47m
    $173–699

  7. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHX - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 41m
    $208–292

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    2d 4h
    $1,035–1,710

Phoenix to State College by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$415Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,943.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to State College, Pa via St Louis Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Pittsburgh Greyhound in around 2d 1h.

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