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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 36m
    $195–857

  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
    $764–1,684

  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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 2h
    $551–1,145

  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 Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane PDX - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 21m
    $524–2,260

Portland to State College by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$764Cheapest 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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to State College Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 3d 2h.

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