There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to State College Airport (SCE) by plane, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, shuttle, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)LAF - SCE
5h 34m$66–361Bus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis AirportPurdue
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to State College Regional AirportFlixBus N2640
13h 59m$86–139Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Purdue University to State College-SCE529.5 mi
9h 39mDrive 529.5 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to State College Airport (SCE)529.5 mi
9h 39m$97–140Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)IND - SCE
6h 39m$99–460Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)ORD - SCE
5h 37m$111–380Bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh to State College
19h 8m$130–211
Purdue University to State College Airport (SCE) by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to State College Airport (SCE) is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to State College Airport (SCE) is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $65 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to State College Airport (SCE). However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at State College Regional Airport via Indianapolis Airport and Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
The distance between Purdue University and State College Airport (SCE) is 482 miles. The road distance is 532.6 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to State College Airport (SCE) without a car is to bus which takes 13h 59m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Purdue University to State College Airport (SCE), including transfers.
Purdue University to State College Airport (SCE) bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to State College Airport (SCE) is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $65 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 13h 59m.
Purdue University to State College Airport (SCE) bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Indianapolis Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to State College Airport (SCE) is 533 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Purdue University to State College Airport (SCE).
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and State College Airport (SCE), 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 Regional Airport via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, and Indianapolis in around 13h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Indianapolis to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Indianapolis to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $55–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $55–100
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- info@goextr.com
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Pittsburgh to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–90
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Purdue University to State College-SCE
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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