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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 37m
    $134–558

  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 Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    2d 11h
    $1,529–2,430

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    2d 17h
    $504–784

  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 5m
    $154–610

Portland to State College by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,529Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,263.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to State College via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and State College in around 2d 17h.

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