What is the cheapest way to get from Raleigh to State College?

The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to State College is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Raleigh to State College?

The fastest way to get from Raleigh to State College is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $60 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Raleigh and State College?

No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to State College station. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at State College Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

How far is it from Raleigh to State College?

The distance between Raleigh and State College is 369 miles. The road distance is 426.1 miles.

How do I travel from Raleigh to State College without a car?

The best way to get from Raleigh to State College without a car is to bus which takes 12h 42m and costs $80 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Raleigh to State College?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Raleigh to State College, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Raleigh to State College bus from?

Raleigh to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Raleigh to State College?

The best way to get from Raleigh to State College is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $60 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $300 and takes 12h 42m.

Where does the Raleigh to State College bus arrive?

Raleigh to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Raleigh to State College?

Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to State College is 426 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Raleigh to State College.

Where can I stay near State College?

There are 54+ hotels available in State College.

Raleigh to State College - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to State College by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (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
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1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane RDU - SCE
6h 29m
$64–369
Bus
1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
12h 42m
$81–291
Train, bus via Philadelphia
1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
13h 58m
$121–928
Drive 423.6 mi
1. Drive from Raleigh to State Collegecar 423.6 mi
8h 33m
$78–112
Bus via S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd
1. Take the bus from 7 Star Tobacco - Raleigh to Mobile Gas Station - Washington DCbus
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
13h 40m
$74–277
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
20h 10m
$127–373

Raleigh to State College by bus

7Weekly Buses

12h 42mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 366.9 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to State College Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 12h 42m.

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