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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)planePDX - SCE
    10h 3m
    $217–870

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus
    2d 13h
    $363–2,016

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus
    3d 3h
    $329–854

  4. Drive 2,654.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to State Collegecar2,654.4 mi
    42h 8m
    $485–700

  5. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)planePDX - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
    12h 46m
    $224–1,015

Portland to State College by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$363Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. 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 via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and State College in around 3d 3h.

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