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How to get fromPurdue University to State Collegeby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to State College by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Purdue University Airport to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane LAF - SCE
    6h 48m
    $75–388

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2640
    15h 13m
    $100–156

  3. Drive 528.2 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to State Collegecar car 528.2 mi
    9h 41m
    $97–140

  4. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Penn State University Park Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane IND - SCE
    7h 37m
    $103–447

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    6h 45m
    $120–398

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane ORD - JST
    3. Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 43m
    $142–449

  7. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 34m
    $103–199

Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to State College via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, Indianapolis, and State College in around 15h 13m.

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