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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to State College by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane PDX - SCE
    9h 30m
    $217–870

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 13h
    $321–1,312

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    3d 3h
    $313–810

  4. Drive 2,654.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to State Collegecar car 2,654.4 mi
    42h 25m
    $485–700

  5. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane PDX - JST
    2. Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 13m
    $244–931

Portland to State College by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$321Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to State College via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and State College in around 3d 3h.

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