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How to get fromReading to State Collegeby train, plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to State College by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane LHR - SCE
    14h 35m
    $286–1,215

  2. Train, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane LHR - MDT
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 48m
    $705–2,868

  3. Train, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane LHR - PIT
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 24m
    $558–1,401

  4. Train, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LHR - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 17m
    $515–1,634

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Reading, England and State College, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Reading to State College. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE), walk to State College, then take the bus to State College. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), walk to Harrisburg International Airport, take the line 7 bus to S 2nd St & Chestnut St NB, walk to Harrisburg Bus Station, then take the bus to State College Bus Station.

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