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

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There are 7 ways to get from Princeton to State College by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train Keystone Service
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    6h 36m
    $68–159

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus 2642
    9h 2m
    $37–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    9h
    $58–107

  4. Drive 222.7 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to State Collegecar car 222.7 mi
    4h 5m
    $41–59

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane EWR - SCE
    7h 23m
    $80–367

  6. Train, bus via S Clinton Ave At Barlow St

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Harrisburgtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    7h
    $62–152

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane PHL - SCE
    5h 45m
    $71–434

Princeton to State College by train and bus

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 234.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and State College, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to State College Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 9h.

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